Browsing by Place "East China Sea"
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Let's talk: China softens position on fishing rules
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,January 18, 2014 , on page A1-A8)China called on the Philippines on Friday to meet it halfway on new Chinese fishing rules in the disputed South China Sea, adding that Beijing was always willing to make efforts to resolve such issues through talks. But ... -
Manila welcomes report that G7 countries concerned about West Philippine Sea
(BusinessWorld,June 8, 2015 , on page 12/S1)The Philippines on Sunday welcomed reports that the G7 summit would express concern about unilateral efforts to assert sovereignty claims in the disputed South China Sea. Regional alarm is growing at moves by China ... -
Maritime convulsion in the 'Asean' seas
(The Manila Times,May 26, 2015 , on page A5)At no other time in history do some Asean countries face several maritime challenges than during this second decade of the 21st century. All because of the uses of the South China (West Philippine) Sea and its resources – ... -
Military leaders in Hawaii to discuss amphibious skills
(The Philippine Star,May 20, 2015 , on page 6)Amphibious military capabilities are on the agenda as the US Marine Corps and Navy host defense leaders from around the Pacific in Hawaii this week. Japan’s forces are in between: It has been training soldiers in amphibious ... -
New China fishing law 'dangerous', says US
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,January 11, 2014 , on page A1-A9)The United States said on Thursday that new Chinese fishing restrictions in disputed waters in the South China Sea were “provocative and potentially dangerous,” as disquiet grew in Southeast Asia over the rules. The ... -
Palace welcomes growing support for maritime case vs China
(The Philippine Star,July 20, 2015 , on page 10)Malacañang yesterday welcomed the pronouncements of four US senators supporting the Philippines’ maritime case against China. Senators John McCain (Arizona), Jack Reed (Rhode Island), Bob Corker (Tennessee) and Ben Cardin ... -
Palace: Nobody needs permit to fish in high seas
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,January 12, 2014 , on page A14)Filipinos should not seek permission from China to fish in the West Philippine Sea. "I think that goes without saying, and we've done it in the past," Malacañang said yesterday, reacting to the new Chinese fishing restrictions ... -
PH Japan hold first antipiracy exercise
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,May 7, 2015 , on page A1-A4)Both nations face a challenge from China’s growing assertiveness over territorial claims in the South China Sea and the East China Sea, where it uses coast guard and fishing vessels to press into disputed areas. Wednesday’s ... -
PH studies bringing sea row before UNCLOS
(The Manila Times,September 18, 2012 , on page A2)The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday tasked its representative to the United Nations (UN) to acquire information regarding China's submission of claims over the disputed islands in the East China Sea. Japan ... -
PH trying to 'rope in' other countries to sea row - China
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,June 26, 2015 , on page A6)China military yesterday accused the Philippines of trying to "rope in" other countries the dispute over ownership of the South China Sea and stir regional tension after Japan joined a military drill with the Philippines ... -
PH urges arbitral panel to intervene in China dispute
(Malaya,July 9, 2015 , on page B1)The Philippines argued at a closed hearing on Tuesday that an international court should intervene in its dispute with China over the right to exploit natural resources and fish in the South China Sea. Although China has ... -
PH urges China to 'uncompromisingly' respect rule of law
(Panay News,August 12, 2016 , on page 8)Philippine Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay called on China on Thursday to respect maritime law and security as well as the rule of law, to resolve disputes in both the South China Sea and the East China Sea. “We ... urge ... -
PH, Japan hold drills in S'China Sea
(Malaya,May 11, 2015 , on page B1-B6)Navy chief Vice Adm. Jesus Millan yesterday said a naval drill with two Japanese destroyers in the South China Sea on Tuesday is merely meant to avoid unnecessary encounters at sea and has nothing to do with the two ... -
Philippines to defy China fishing rule
(BusinessWorld,January 17, 2014 , on page S1/9)Philippine fishermen should ignore a Chinese rule requiring foreign fishing vessels to secure permission to enter much of the South China Sea, Defence Secretary Voltaire Gazmin said yesterday. The rule was passed in November ... -
Phl, Japan agree on peaceful resolution of sea dispute
(The Philippine Star,October 29, 2016 , on page 2)The Philippines and Japan have agreed to work closely to advance a “rules-based” regime to maintain stability and security in the region amid sea disputes, President Duterte disclosed Thursday night. As this developed, ... -
Phl, Japan to deepen ties amid China sea claims
(The Philippine Star,May 28, 2015 , on page 2)Japan and Philippines are set to bolster security ties when President Benigni Aquino visits Tokyo Next week, the latest move by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to beef up cooperation with Southeast Asian nations facing China's ... -
Report: China orders civilian ships adapted for military use
(The Philippine Star,June 19, 2015 , on page A-25)China's government has passed new guidelines requiring civilian shipbuilders to ensure their vessels can be used by the military in the event of a conflict, state-run media said on yesterday. The regulations require five ... -
Ship-leaked oil sparks env't worries in China
(Panay News,January 9, 2018 , on page 11)There are fears of a growing environmental disaster in the East China Sea as a tanker continues to leak oil two days after colliding with a cargo ship. The Sanchi tanker was still ablaze on Monday morning, reports said. ... -
Sink or swim: Asia's marine fisheries at risk of collapse, leading scientist warm
(DailyGuardian,January 22, 2022 , on page 10-11)The combined impacts of climate change and overfishing mean Asia’s fisheries are at risk of collapse in the coming decades, according to new research released today. The report Sink or Swim: The future of fisheries in the ... -
Taiwan formula may settle sea dispute
(The Manila Times,April 23, 2015 , on page A1-A2)A Taiwanese official has called for a peaceful settlement of maritime disputes in the South China Sea(West Philippine Sea). Joseph S. C. Hua, director-general of Taiwan's Department of Culture and Educational Affairs at ...