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ASEAN opts to go soft on South China Sea issue
(Manila Bulletin,May 1, 2017 , on page 1-6)While stressing the need to settle disputes peacefully, leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) — based on the Final Chairman’s statement on the 30th ASEAN Summit released yesterday — opted to go soft ... -
ASEAN rejects use of force: leaders underscore importance of peace, stability in South China Sea
(Manila Bulletin,April 27, 2017 , on page 1-6)Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have expressed concern over the maritime dispute in the South China Sea, but were silent on the Philippines’ victory in the United Nations (UN)-backed Arbitral ... -
ASEAN seeks talks with China for non-aggression pact soonest
(Manila Bulletin,August 3, 2017 , on page 1, 8)Southeast Asia’s top diplomats will seek talks “as soon as possible” on a proposed non-aggression pact with China aimed at preventing clashes in the South China Sea and will likely hold back on criticism of China’s aggressive ... -
ASEAN takes a stand on sea row: Duterte calls for mutual respect, non-interference in internal affairs
(Manila Bulletin,April 30, 2017 , on page 1-8)Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member-states have altered a statement to be issued at the end of group’s summit to include references to militarization and island-building in the South China Sea, the latest ... -
Benham Rise is ours
(Manila Bulletin,March 26, 2017 , on page 1-14)China will not and will never dispute the Philippines’ rights over the Benham Rise continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles from the nation’s shore. The Chinese Foreign Ministry gave this assurance in the wake of a ... -
Benham Rise: what is at stake?
(Manila Bulletin,March 20, 2017 , on page 12)In a matter of days, the Benham Rise has become a new flashpoint, threatening to undermine increasing warm, if not cordial, bilateral relations between Manila and Beijing. Home to precious mineral resources, which are ... -
BFAR toughens up vs illegal fishing activities
(Manila Bulletin,March 29, 2015 , on page 16)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is taking a more stringent approach in implementing the Philippine Fisheries Code in a bid to curb and address illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities. ... -
Carpio cites PH-China oil exploration deal: Safeguards to protect PH sovereignty in place
(Manila Bulletin,November 26, 2018 , on page 1-13)Acting Chief Justice Antonio T. Carpio said yesterday the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the Philippines and China on joint exploration of natural resources in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) "has safeguards ... -
China jams US spy drones over disputed South China Sea
(Manila Bulletin,May 24, 2015 , on page 1-14)China tried to electronically jam US drone flights over the disputed South China Sea in order to prevent surveillance on man-made islands Beijing is constructing as a part of an aggressive land reclamation initiative, US ... -
China lauds PH for a stabilized South China Sea
(Manila Bulletin,July 15, 2017 , on page 1-6)China lauded the Philippines for upholding an independent diplomatic policy and has expressed agreement with the Duterte administration’s statement which stressed that territorial disputes should be resolved in the spirit ... -
China respects PH rights: Survey mulled on Benham Rise to check on resources – Lorenzana
(Manila Bulletin,March 16, 2017 , on page 1-9)China said it fully respects the Philippines’ rights over the continental shelf in the Benham Rise located northeast of Luzon and vowed not to challenge those rights. This statement was issued after the Philippines sought ... -
China says it's up to PH to heal rift; sea dispute not in APEC agenda- Palace
(Manila Bulletin,November 12, 2015 , on page 1-16)China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has admitted that the Philippines case against China at an arbitration tribunal over rival claims in the South China Sea has strained relations between Beijing and Manila and that it was ... -
China set for easy ride from ASEAN on disputed South China Sea
(Manila Bulletin,August 5, 2017 , on page 1, 6)China expressed its willingness to “join hands” with the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to uphold the stability of the South China Sea, steadily advance the consultation of the Code of Conduct in ... -
China welcomes Russell's comments on South China Sea
(Manila Bulletin,June 30, 2015 , on page 7)A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said June 23 that the South China Sea issue is not and should not be one between China and the United States. Spokesman Lu Kang made the remarks while responding to a question on ... -
China, Philippines pledge more efforts to maintain peace, stability in South China Sea
(Manila Bulletin,October 31, 2018 , on page 11)Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Philippine counterpart, Teodoro Locsin, pledged on Monday joint efforts to advance consultation on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea (COC). Wang said ... -
DFA cites improved ties with China amid maritime dispute
(Manila Bulletin,July 13, 2017 , on page 2)President Duterte’s decision to set aside the Arbitral Tribunal ruling that invalidated Beijing’s claims to most of the South China Sea has led to the healthy environment of dialogue, cooperation, and development in the ... -
DND lauds PRRD stand not to yield WPS islands
(Manila Bulletin,July 25, 2018 , on page 2)The Department of National Defense (DND) praised President Duterte yesterday for his efforts in solving the country's row with China over the West Philippine Sea (WPS) through diplomatic means. DND Spokesman Arsenio Andolong ... -
Draft of sea code completed: commitment will make framework for COC in South China Sea binding – Cayetano
(Manila Bulletin,May 20, 2017 , on page 1-6)Senior officials from China and member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have finalized a draft framework for the Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea. The draft framework was completed ... -
Duterte agrees to joint probe of Recto Bank boat incident
(Manila Bulletin,June 23, 2019 , on page 15)The Philippines has agreed to conduct a joint and impartial investigation with China to determine the truth and accountability on the Recto Bank incident.President Duterte has welcomed China’s proposed joint inquiry and ... -
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 ...