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Scarborough now accessible to PH fishermen - Palace
A malacanang official said that there are no longer Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessels in Scarborough Shoal and that Filipino fishermen are now able to freely access the area. This development comes one week after President ...
- October 29, 2016
No new reclamation by China under Duterte's watch - Palace
Malacañang reiterated yesterday that the Philippine government will continue to rely on China’s good faith and insisted that the Asian giant has not made any new reclamation in disputed areas in the South China Sea (West ...
- February 6, 2018
Engage people re West Philippine Sea dispute
The most recent incident happened in Baja de Masinloc (or what is generally known as Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) where three Chinese Coast Guard ships have been deployed for the sole purpose of harassing the local ...
- May 16, 2015
PH takes China missiles seriously
The Philippine government on Friday assured that it will take “every and all diplomatic actions” to protect its interest following reports that China installed anti-ship cruise missiles and surface-to-air missiles on three ...
- May 5, 2018
FVR, Carpio tapped by House Special Panel on West PH Sea
Former President Fidel V. Ramos and Supreme Court (SC) Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio have been tapped by the Lower Chamber’s special panel on the West Philippine Sea as among its top advisers to address the ...
- September 19, 2016
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
PH-China oil, gas exploration deal off to good start - Recto
Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph G. Recto said yesterday the Philippines-China oil and gas exploration deal is off to a good start. Recto anchored his positive outlook on this agreement on a joint statement of Acting ...
- November 25, 2018
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
Protecting the underwater fast-food joint
The reclamation activities of the Chinese in the West Philippine Sea has allegedly destroyed a large parcel of coral reefs, threatening to affect the supply of fish and other marine products for the Philippines including ...
- June 25, 2015
Gentleman's agreement over Panatag
The Philippine and China are putting premium on their newfound friendship rather than disturb the peace over territorial claims. The President said he recently obtained the assurance from the Chinese government on the ...
- March 24, 2017