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The ‘heroes’ of Pagasa Island: Preserving PH sovereignty
If the Filipinos on the remote West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) island of Pagasa (Thitu) had binoculars, they might just be envious of how their neighbors on the next island live. Just 15 miles (24 km) across the ...
- April 23, 2017
Senate sets next hearing for new 'Benham Rise Dev't Authority'
The Senate forgers on with its bid for the creation of a Benham Rise Development rights over the territory recently visited by a Chinese vessel. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, who chairs the Senate Committee on Economic ...
- March 27, 2017
Aqua-culture Investor
A Chinese investor engaged in commercial fishing and shipbuilding is exploiting the possibility of putting up an aqua-culture processing plant in this city, which would create more than 10,000 jobs for Davaoeños. Ortonio ...
- January 11, 2017
Why China needs Benham Rise (1)
China appears interested in Benham Rise, even if the United Nations has awarded the 13-million-hectare undersea region as part of our continental shelf and exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The United Nations Convention on ...
- March 17, 2017
Wealth-sharing with China eyed
The Philippines is willing to consider a joint mineral exploration with China in the disputed South China Sea despite overlapping claims of the area. President Duterte has earlier announced he is open to “sharing” resources ...
- March 25, 2017
Thailand tries to tackle mass of ocean trash
Thai authorities are trying to clean up a massive, one-kilometer long tangle of trash, officials said Friday, calling it the largest garbage heap to float through the kingdom's waters. The mass of debris was estimated to ...
- February 16, 2017
PH satisfied with China’s response to Benham Rise issue
The Philippine government is completely satisfied with China’s response to the note verbale sent by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to the Chinese Embassy in Manila seeking clarification on the reported presence ...
- April 5, 2017
China begins new work on disputed South China Sea island
China has started fresh construction work in the disputed South China Sea, new satellite images show, a sign that Beijing is continuing to strengthen its military reach across the vital trade waterway. Regional military ...
- March 16, 2017
Rule of law must prevail in the South China Sea dispute
We understand the importance of taking a pragmatic approach because of the economic benefits to be gained. We also understand that China wants to play a bigger role on the world stage. But legal and maritime experts believe ...
- May 20, 2017
Duterte open to South China Sea deals
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 ...
- May 17, 2017