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Freedom of navigation in the West Philippine Sea: (Statement of the Departmeny of Affairs)
We note, with guarded optimism, China's recent statement "that the freedom and safety of navigation in the South China Sea is assured." The freedom of navigation is a customary right under international law, specifically ...
- September 10, 2012
Carpio sees Phl sovereignty safeguards in MOU with China
There is nothing wrong with the government's pursuit of joint exploration of natural resources with China in the West Philippine Sea, acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio said yesterday. Carpio believes that the memorandum ...
- November 26, 2018
China has control of Scarborough, fisher says
Despite it being within the Philippines' 200-nautical-mile Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), Scarborough Shoal seems to be under the control of China, at least according to one of the fishermen whose catch were seized by ...
- June 12, 2018
UC concerned over China's interference in SCS
The United States said it’s concerned by reports of China’s interference with oil and gas activities in the disputed waters of the South China Sea, where Vietnam accuses Beijing of violating its sovereignty. State Department ...
- July 22, 2019
Australia, Indonesia mull joint South China Sea patrols
Australia is considering joint patrols with Indonesia in the disputed South China Sea, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said Tuesday, in a move set to irk Beijing. The possibility was raised by Jakarta during meetings between ...
- November 2, 2016
G7 seeks demilitarization of ‘disputed’ sea features
The Group of Seven (G7) or the seven richest countries in the world have issued a joint communiqué expressing concern about the situation in the East and South China Seas and calling for a demilitarization of “disputed ...
- May 30, 2017
Chinese buildup in SCS: Noy hits back at Rody
An administration that had officially protested China’s maritime bullying and challenged its massive territorial claim before an international court cannot be blamed for Beijing’s unfettered military buildup in the West ...
- June 5, 2018
Palace: no need for NSC to convene
Malacañang said Saturday there was no need for President Rodrigo Duterte to convene the National Security Council to discuss the ramming incident in Recto Bank and the presence of foreign vessels in waters within the ...
- June 30, 2019
P-noy: South China Sea row a global problem
A concrete runaway suitable for military use being built by China in a disputed part of the south china sea has aroused worldwide concern as global trade is expected to be hit by China reclamation, according to President ...
- April 18, 2015
Court ends hearings on sea row
The Philippine government is optimistic of getting a favorable ruling from the international tribunal currently deliberating on the complaint filed by the Philippines against China over disputed territories in the West ...
- December 1, 2015