Browsing Manila Bulletin by Subject "military operations"
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Chinese vessels inch closer to Pagasa Island
(Manila Bulletin,November 22, 2021 , on page 3)Dozens of Chinese vessels have recently been frequenting the waters near Pagasa (Thitu) Island in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), a military commander reported on Sunday, Nov. 21. Vice Admiral Ramil Roberto Enriquez, commander ... -
Chinese vessels try to intercept PH Navy warship in WPS
(Manila Bulletin,February 5, 2023 , on page 9)In an apparent move to flex its muscles in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), two China Coast Guard (CCG) ships and two Chinese maritime militia vessels sailed close to a Philippine Navy ship off panganiban (Mischief) Reef in ... -
Conflict stops PH from exploring oil in WPS
(Manila Bulletin,June 19, 2018 , on page 2)The territorial dispute with China is preventing the Philippines from exploring oil and gas in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Senator Sherwin Gatchalian pointed out yesterday. Gatchalian, who chairs the Senate Committee ... -
Despite tension, shipping on S. China Sea not disrupted
(Manila Bulletin,January 16, 2016 , on page B14)China's growing military presence in the South China Sea has drawn warnings from the United States that Beijing is seeking to exert control over one of the world's most important sea lanes, but so far the shipping industry ... -
DFA assures gov't not sitting idly by in West PH issue
(Manila Bulletin,June 2, 2018 , on page 15)The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) asked for the public’s understanding for not publicizing government measures in response to China’s actions in the West Philippine Sea amid criticisms of the government’s supposed ... -
Duterte apologizes to 22 fishers
(Manila Bulletin,June 26, 2019 , on page 1-9)President Duterte said he does not mean to belittle the plight of the 22 fishermen who were abandoned at sea by a Chinese vessel when he referred to the Recto Bank incident as a “little” maritime incident. In an interview ... -
Duterte appeals to China: ‘Right of innocent passage of vessels and aircraft must be respected’
(Manila Bulletin,August 16, 2018 , on page 1-4)President Duterte has urged China to “temper” its behavior in the South China Sea, saying the right of innocent passage of vessels and aircraft must be respected. The President issued the statement following reports that ... -
Duterte asking China to explain construction on Scarborough Shoal
(Manila Bulletin,September 5, 2016 , on page 1-9)President Duterte is seeking an explanation from China on it's reported construction activities on Scarborough Shoal despite an Arbitral Court ruling against China's territorial claims. Scarborough is well within the ... -
Duterte bares reason tension escalated in South China Sea
(Manila Bulletin,March 25, 2017 , on page 1-6)The United States had a chance to nip in the bud the territorial conflict in the South China Sea years ago but has “done nothing” about it, according to President Duterte. The President has sharply rebuked the United States ... -
Duterte condemns Ayungin incident
(Manila Bulletin,November 23, 2021 , on page 1-4)We abhor the recent event in the Ayungin Shoal and view with grave concern other similar developments. This does not speak well of the relations between our nations and ours partnership. President Duterte stressed this as ... -
Duterte offers 60-40 deal with China Joint South China Sea exploration planned
(Manila Bulletin,April 28, 2018 , on page 1-6)The Philippines could forge a 60-40 sharing scheme in the planned joint exploration with China in the South China Sea, President Duterte proposed last Thursday amid improving ties between the two nations. The President ... -
Duterte open to South China Sea deals
(Manila Bulletin,May 17, 2017 , on page 7)President Duterte said Tuesday he was open to exploring the South China Sea’s natural resources with rival claimants China and Vietnam, after securing a “windfall” while in Beijing. Duterte also emphasized he had no immediate ... -
Duterte visiting PH Rise, Cautions intruders
(Manila Bulletin,April 28, 2018 , on page 2)President Duterte is planning to visit the Philippine Rise, also known as Benham Rise, next week to assert the country's ownership of the massive undersea region. The President has bared his upcoming voyage to the Philippine ... -
Finalize the proposed SCS Code of Conduct
(Manila Bulletin,August 20, 2018 , on page 10)After President Duterte appealed to China temper its behavior in the south china sea (SCS) - referring to its warning off Philippine military aircraft flying over disputed islands, both natural and artificial- china ... -
First draft of South China Sea Code of Conduct ready
(Manila Bulletin,March 9, 2017 , on page 6)A first draft of a Code of Conduct for behavior in the disputed South China Sea has been completed, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday, adding tension in the waterway had eased notably. Since 2010, China ... -
Fish patrols tightened
(Manila Bulletin,February 12, 2015 , on page 9)To ensure the compliance of local fishermen in the existing national and local laws on fishing, police and military personnel started conducting dialogues and boat patrolling in the fishing villages here. Binangonan Police ... -
Flight of first batch of repatriated OFWs from Iraq may be stalled due to Taal eruption- Lorenzana
(Manila Bulletin,January 14, 2020 , on page 1-7)The first batch of repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Iraq will have to wait longer before they could come home to the Philippines as their flight may be delayed due to the eruption of Taal Volcano, Defense ... -
From sea of conflict to sea of cooperation, friendship
(Manila Bulletin,April 12, 2018 , on page 1-6)In a bid to turn the South China Sea into a “sea of cooperation and friendship,” Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed a joint exploration of the waterway between the China and the Philippines “at an appropriate time.” ... -
Gentleman's agreement over Panatag
(Manila Bulletin,March 24, 2017 , on page 1-16)The Philippine and China are putting premium on their newfound friendship rather than disturb the peace over territorial claims. The President said he recently obtained the assurance from the Chinese government on the ... -
Gov’t mulls diplomatic protest against China
(Manila Bulletin,April 20, 2018 , on page 2)The government is mulling to take diplomatic action against China for alleged breach of international obligation following the reported presence of two warplanes on an artificial island in South China Sea. “The Secretary ...