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China asserts power in disputed sea
China still calls the shots at the prime fishing spot and has boosted its fleet there, nine months after an international panel ruled its blockade of the lagoon was illegal. Beijing rejected that ruling by the Permanent ...
- April 11, 2017
Sea conduct, pandemic to agenda of meet
The ongoing negotiations for a new South China Sea Code of Conduct and the continuing battle to contain the new coronavirus disease were among the items discussed in the recent Association of Southeast Asian Nations ...
- July 12, 2020
Palace: China claims over Reed Bank incident doubtful
Malacañang doubted the claims of Chinese fishermen that Filipinos besieged them during an incident at Reed Bank in the West Philippine Sea earlier this month. Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo on Tuesday said it was ...
- June 26, 2019
House leaders rally behind ‘gentleman’s agreement’ on West Philippine Sea
House leaders rallied behind the proposed “gentleman’s agreement” between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) yesterday to ensure a stable and peaceful West Philippine Sea (South China Sea). Eastern ...
- May 22, 2017
PH takes a swipe at China: Slams ‘assault on sovereignty’ as Chinese vessels swarm WPS
While the Philippines remains on friendly terms with China, the government will continue to assert the country’s sovereignty if it comes under attack, the Palace said Wednesday, even as Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro ...
- April 11, 2019
'WPS joint exploration may be unconstitutional'
As the Duterte administration appears determined to pursue joint development in the West Philippine Sea with China, some lawmakers have warned that such arrangement could have constitutional ramifications. House constitutional ...
- October 30, 2019
China not afraid of US sanctions over SCS
China is not afraid of United States sanctions in the South China Sea or any brewing storm over Beijing’s actions in the disputed waters, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson ...
- July 17, 2020
PH to protest if Chinese coast guards drive away Pinoy fishermen - Panelo
The Philippine government is determined to file a protest if elements of the Chinese Coast Guards are found to be really driving away Filipino fishermen from Panatag Shoal. Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo said ...
- March 26, 2019
Task force answers China radio message: Withdraw your militia
A Philippine military plane patrolling the West Philippine Sea this week spotted scores of Chinese vessels at several reefs within the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and received several radio messages telling it ...
- April 1, 2021
Pinoy vessel sinks after collision with Chinese boat
A Filipino fishing boat sank last Sunday after being hit by a Chinese vessel near the disputed Recto (Reed) Bank in the West Philippine (South China) Sea, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana announced on Wednesday. No lives ...
- June 13, 2019