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US, China clash over disputed Spratly Island
The United States and China clashed over a territorial dispute in the South China Sea on Saturday, as China’s foreign minister asserted its sovereignty to reclaim reefs saying its determination to protect its interests is ...
- May 17, 2015
PH pushing for 'stronger bond' with China despite sea row
The President’s meeting with the Chinese party members came amid reports of China’s increased construction activities on the Kagitingan Reef located in the disputed South China Sea. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana earlier ...
- January 11, 2018
Duterte appeals to China: ‘Right of innocent passage of vessels and aircraft must be respected’
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 ...
- August 16, 2018
Esperon: China, Philippines in 'friendly' understanding on Scarborough
The Philippines and China have reached a "friendly" understanding allowing Filipinos to fish around a disputed shoal seized by Beijing in 2012, a senior aide to President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday. Duterte negotiated the ...
- November 1, 2016
Duterte agrees to joint probe of Recto Bank boat incident
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 ...
- June 23, 2019
The Philippines owned Spratly islands
After the stunning victory of the Philippines in its Spratly island claims at the UNCLOS court that decided that our country had the right to exploit its natural resources, the PROC, as expected, took several actions to ...
- February 12, 2018
Panatag Shoal still open to local fishermen - Palace
The government has not closed down Panatag Shoal for fishing activity despite between the Philippines and China, Malacañang said on Monday. Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda affrimed that Filipino fishermen are still ...
- March 4, 2014
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
China, Philippines pledge more efforts to maintain peace, stability in South China Sea
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 ...
- October 31, 2018
Singapore backs PH stand in South China Sea dispute
Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Saturday expressed support to the Philippines' efforts for a peaceful resolution of the dispute in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea). President Benigno S. Aquino III ...
- September 9, 2012