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    • Duterte to wage war over PH Rise 

      Geducos, Argyll Cyrus B. (Manila Bulletin, March 3, 2018, on page 6-1)
      “If any country would say that they want to try and experiment there [Philippine Rise] without our permission, hindi talaga ako papayag (I will not allow it) and it will mean war,” the President said at the opening ceremonies ...

    • Duterte told to seize China assets for reef damage in waterway 

      Tadalan, Charmaine A. (BusinessWorld, June 9, 2020, on page S1/10)
      The Philippines should seize China-owned assets in the country as payment for reef damage caused by its island-building activities in the South China Sea, a former top diplomat said on Monday. “Philippine authorities have ...

    • Duterte told: Stop conceding more than what China is claiming 

      Pañares, Joyce; Cruz, Maricel (Manila Standard, May 9, 2021, on page A1)
      Retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio chided President Rodrigo Duterte over his repeated claims that China is “in control” of the West Philippine Sea, saying the commander-in-chief is conceding more than ...

    • Duterte transfers Pasig River body to DENR 

      Valente, Catherine S. (The Manila Times, September 3, 2019, on page A8)
      President Rodrigo Duterte has designated the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) as co-chairman of the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC). Duterte, through Executive Order (EO) 90, which was ...

    • Duterte transfers power to approve reclamation projects to his office 

      ABS-CBN News (The Daily Guardian, February 5, 2019, on page 12)
      President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order transferring the power to approve reclamation projects to the Office of the President. Duterte signed on Feb. 1 EO No. 74 transferring the Philippine Reclamation ...

    • Duterte treads gingerly on China 

      Pañares, Joyce Pangco; Requejo, Rey (Manila Standard, February 13, 2021, on page A2)
      President Rodrigo Duterte said he cannot afford to put up a brave front against China despite repeated incursions and provocative actions in the West Philippine Sea. “I am walking on a tightrope, actually. I cannot afford ...

    • Duterte urged to allow navy to join drills in South China Sea 

      Atienza, Kyle Aristophere T.; Tadalan, Charmaine A. (BusinessWorld, February 1, 2021, on page S1/8)
      President Rodrigo R. Duterte should let the Philippine Navy join war games in the South China Sea after China passed a law allowing its coast guard to fire at foreign vessels in the disputed waterway, political analysts ...

    • Duterte urged to discuss Pag-asa in China visit 

      Ismael, Javier Joe (The Manila Times, April 24, 2019, on page A3)
      Sen. Ana Theresia “Risa” Hontiveros on Tuesday urged President Rodrigo Duterte to bring up the issue of Chinese vessels around Pag-asa (Thitu) Island when he visits China this week. Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary ...

    • Duterte visiting PH Rise, Cautions intruders 

      Kabiling, Genalyn D. (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 ...

    • Duterte vows to return Boracay to natives 

      Kabiling, Genalyn D. (Manila Bulletin, May 14, 2018, on page 2)
      After the six-month rehabilitation of Boracay Island, President Duterte has pledged to give back the world famous beach destination to the natives and not to the wealthy businessmen reportedly close to his administration. ...

    • 'Duterte wants Chinese crew sanctions over Recto Bank collision' 

      Co, Adrian Stewart (Panay News, September 1, 2019, on page 13-10)
      Despite the apology, President Rodrigo Duterte wanted the Chinese crew – in the vessel that rammed a Filipino fishing boat at Recto Bank – to be sanctioned, according to Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo. He added ...

    • Duterte warns Philippine Rise trespassers, poachers 

      Kabiling, Genalyn (Manila Bulletin, February 11, 2018, on page 6)
      In a bid to protect the country’s territory, President Duterte has authorized the military to fire at foreign intruders trying to extract natural resources from the Philippine Rise. The President asserted that the area ...

    • Duterte wary of US role in South China Sea dispute 

      Aurelio, Julie M. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, January 25, 2020, on page A6)
      President Duterte is not just afraid that a war in the South China Sea would crush the country—he’s also wary that American troops would take advantage and the conflict would spiral out of control. Reiterating that he will ...

    • Duterte won back PH sovereignty over West Philippine Sea 

      Peña Sy, Esteban G. (The Manila Times, April 11, 2017, on page A6)
      Duterte administration takes a low-key approach in fighting for our sovereignty. But in effect, Duterte has won back sovereignty for the Filipino people. Aquino and Del Rosario thought that by bringing the Americans and ...

    • Duterte won't allow Manila Bay reclamation 

      Geducos, Argyll Cyrus (Manila Bulletin, February 17, 2020, on page 1-7)
      President Duterte said he will never allow any massive reclamation projects in Manila Bay, saying it will put the nation's capital at peril. In a speech in Cavity City Saturday evening, Duterte said he will only allow a ...

    • Duterte won't ignore Hague ruling 

      (Manila Standard, November 13, 2020, on page A2)
      President Rodrigo Duterte, appearing tough on the international arbitral ruling against China in 2016, told his fellow Southeast Asian leaders Thursday the determination by the Hague court as regards the disputed South ...

    • Duterte won't pull out PH vessels in disputed sea 

      Calayag, Keith (The Manila Times, May 15, 2021, on page A1-A2)
      President Rodrigo Duterte said he would not order the withdrawal of Philippine vessels in the West Philippine Sea despite the lingering presence of Chinese vessels in the disputed waters. Duterte made the statement in ...

    • Duterte won't shorten Boracay closure, asks for patience 

      GMA News (The Daily Guardian, April 30, 2018, on page 2)
      President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday said he will not shorten the six-month shutdown period for Boracay Island, and reiterated that no casino will be built on the island resort. In a press conference at Davao International ...

    • Duterte won't stop mega dam 

      Ereñeta, Merianne Grace (Panay News, July 25, 2016, on page 1-19)
      Those against the construction of the Jalaur River mega-dam in Calinog, Iloilo have been making a lot of noise lately in a bid to get President Rodrigo Duterte's attention. Delegates to the recent international solidarity ...

    • Duterte won't summon Chinese envoy 

      Valente, Catherine S.; Ismael, Javier Joe; Reyes, Dempsey (The Manila Times, June 19, 2019, on page A1-A9)
      President Rodrigo Duterte is not inclined to ask Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jinhua to shed light on the sinking of a Filipino fishing boat in disputed waters, Malacañang said on Tuesday. Palace spokesman ...