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Gov't urged to rethink policy on South China Sea
A Manila-based independent think tank called on the Duterte administration yesterday to rethink its policy on the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) issue following China’s recent installation of anti-ship missiles and ...
- May 12, 2018
China carries out missile drills in South China Sea amid heightened tensions
China’s navy carried out drills in the South China Sea to simulate fending off an aerial attack, state media said on Friday, as the country trades barbs with the United States over responsibility for heightened tension in ...
- May 16, 2018
Duterte to wage war over PH Rise
“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 ...
- March 3, 2018
China building on new reef in South China Sea-US think tank
China has installed a new platform on a remote part of the Paracel Islands in the disputed South China Sea which could be used for military purposes, according to recent satellite images reviewed by a US think tank. The ...
- November 23, 2018
India takes a stand for peace in SCS
In the wake of the recent India-ASEAN commemorative summit to mark the 25th anniversary of India-ASEAN relations, the Indian government said early this week that it is ready to pursue defense cooperation with the Philippines ...
- February 9, 2018
Conflict stops PH from exploring oil in WPS
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 ...
- June 19, 2018
Leave PH Rise alone – Duterte
Insisting the Philippine Rise is ours, President Duterte is putting a stop to the marine research and other exploration activities by foreign groups in the area. The President has decided that only Filipinos would be allowed ...
- February 7, 2018
'Protest China's militarization'
Acting Chief Justice Antonio T. Carpio has urged the government to "formally protest the increasing militarization of the South China Sea by China." In a statement, Carpio cited the recent introduction by China on Woody ...
- May 23, 2018
Code of Conduct in SEA taking too long
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) met this week in Singapore for its 33rd ASEAN Summit and related meetings with dialogue partners, including the United States, Japan, China, and Russia. They discussed a ...
- November 17, 2018
NZ minister discusses south china sea with 'charming' Duterte
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Murray McCully said he discussed the disputed South China Sea with a "charming" President Rodrigo Duterte during an informal meeting. McCully said the pair had a wide ranging discussion late ...
- November 24, 2018