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Military to keep presence in WPS
The Armed Forces of Philippines (AFP) will maintain its presence in the South China Sea (West Philippine Sea) despite its non-participation in naval drills, Chief of Staff Gilbert Gapay said. Gapay gave the assurance in a ...
- August 9, 2020
PH-China talks seen easing sea tensions
Incoming Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. believes that tensions in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) can only be eased if the Philippines holds bilateral talks with China. In a chance interview shortly ...
- May 31, 2016
Gather fleet vs China Duterte prods US
President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday prodded the United States to prepare its fleet for a faceoff with China amid the Philippines’ territorial row with Beijing in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea). “I’m calling ...
- July 18, 2019
Robredo rejects joint exploration with China
Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo has rejected President Rodrigo Duterte’s proposal to jointly explore the West Philippine Sea (WPS) with China. In a television interview with veteran journalist Tina Monzon Palma ...
- June 22, 2018
Duterte won't summon Chinese envoy
President Rodrigo Duterte is not inclined to ask Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jinhua to shed light on the sinking of a Filipino fishing boat in disputed waters, Malacañang said on Tuesday. Palace spokesman ...
- June 19, 2019
Passage of Chinese ships no threat to PH- China
Chinese President Xi Jinping assured President Rodrigo Duterte that Chinese vessels passing through Philippine waters do not pose a threat to Manila and therefore need not secure permits to sail across the South China (West ...
- September 5, 2019
PH, China to discuss sea dispute – envoy
The Philippines and China will set up a bilateral consultative mechanism this year to settle sensitive issues, including the dispute in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea). The bilateral consultation mechanism was ...
- January 3, 2017
Palace to Carpio: Can you read China's mind?
Malacañang on Thursday dismissed as "speculations" the claim of Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio that China will try to reclaim Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal before President Rodrigo Duterte's term ends ...
- September 27, 2019
Duterte urged to discuss Pag-asa in China visit
Sen. Ana Theresia “Risa” Hontiveros on Tuesday urged President Rodrigo Duterte to bring up the issue of Chinese vessels around Pag-asa (Thitu) Island when he visits China this week. Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary ...
- April 24, 2019
Duterte seeks deeper relations with China
The Philippines wants to expand and deepen relations with China, President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday as officials from the two countries signed four agreements in an indication of further normalization of ties despite ...
- April 16, 2017