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New fighter jets to boost patrol in disputed water
Proud of its new iron eagles, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) now hopes to make good use of its newly acquired fighter jets in patrolling the West Philippine Sea. Philippine Air Force (PAF) chief Lt. Gen. Edgar ...
- December 15, 2016
Senate panels to probe Duterte’s China policy
Two Senate committees will jointly hold a public hearing to determine how effective the country’s foreign policy is in the face of alarming developments in the West Philippine Sea, particularly China’s military buildup and ...
- June 16, 2018
China ignores global outcry vs reclamation
Beijing shrugged off yesterday the expression of concern raised by the Group of Seven industrialized countries over threats to stability in the South China Sea and West Philippine Sea, saying China’s activities in the ...
- April 19, 2015
We need to stop putting China first
Despite the fact that many have tried to spin the maritime incident involving Chinese fishing vessel Yuemaobinyu 42212 ramming Filipino fishing boat Gem-Ver 1 near Recto Bank in the West Philippine Sea – the issue still ...
- June 25, 2019
Natural resources not collateral for Phl loans, says Beijing
The Chinese government has denied a report that it would require the Philippines to use its natural resources as collateral for the loans that it will provide to the Duterte administration. During the press briefing, Geng ...
- March 11, 2018
Duterte to pursue stronger Phl-China ties
As the Philippines marked 45 years of diplomatic relations with China, President Duterte reiterated Manila’s commitment to pursue stronger ties with Beijing. “China is a close neighbor and valued friend. As we look ahead ...
- June 11, 2020
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
Locsin: Sea code no guarantee vs intrusion
A Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea has not stopped intrusions in Philippine waters although no transgression had gone unchallenged, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. told lawmakers ...
- September 6, 2019
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: Carpio's WPS stance immaterial in CJ selection
Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio’s differences with the Duterte administration on the West Philippine Sea row would not be a factor when the President picks the next chief justice, Malacañang claimed ...
- August 2, 2019