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    • China extending reach in sea, says US admiral 

      Associated Press (AP) (Philippine Daily Inquirer, April 17, 2015, on page A8)
      The commander of US forces in the Pacific said Wednesday that major land reclamation by China a-at outpost in the south china sea could allow it to exert more influence over the contested area of deploy military asset such ...
    • China sends 2nd aircraft carrier off to sea trials 

      Agence France-Presse (AFP) (Philippine Daily Inquirer, May 14, 2018, on page A10)
      China’s first domestically manufactured aircraft carrier started sea trials on Sunday, state media said, a landmark in Beijing’s ambitious plans to modernize its navy as the Asian giant presses its claims in disputed ...
    • Del Rosario: Marcos ‘taking proper steps in defending’ West PH Sea 

      Corrales, Nestor (Philippine Daily Inquirer, February 28, 2023, on page A3)
      Calling the tensions in the South China Sea “the most complex geopolitical situation in the world,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on the Armed Forces of the Philippines to “guard carefully” the country’s territory, ...
    • Duterte alarmed by reports of Chinese barges in Panatag Shoal 

      Salaverria, Leila B.; Lacorte, Germelina (Philippine Daily Inquirer, September 3, 2016, on page A4)
      Mr. Duterte emphasized his point yesterday as he expressed concern about reports of barges coming in that could indicate new construction activity at Panatag Shoal, also known as Scarborough Shoal, off the coast of Zambales ...
    • Duterte wary of US role in South China Sea dispute 

      Aurelio, Julie M. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, January 25, 2020, on page A6)
      President Duterte is not just afraid that a war in the South China Sea would crush the country—he’s also wary that American troops would take advantage and the conflict would spiral out of control. Reiterating that he will ...
    • Duterte: China has promised to protect PH 

      Aurelio, Julie M. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, May 7, 2018, on page A19)
      China has assured the Philippines that it will come to its aid in the event of external threats, according to President Duterte. "China said, 'We will protect you. We will not allow the Philippines to be destroyed. We are ...
    • A firm voice to China 

      (Philippine Daily Inquirer, May 31, 2022, on page A6)
      After meeting with top diplomats from the United States, Japan, South Korea, and India last week, incoming President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. outlined his approach toward China’s persistent incursions in the West Philippine ...
    • First shipment of wartime grain sails from Ukraine 

      Agence France-Presse (AFP) (Philippine Daily Inquirer, August 2, 2022, on page B4)
      The first shipment of Ukrainian grain left the port of Odesa on Monday under a deal aimed at relieving a global food crisis following Russia's invasion of its neighbor, the Turkish defense ministry said. "The ship Razoni ...
    • Forego fuel reserves to limit climate change 

      Reuters (Philippine Daily Inquirer, January 9, 2015, on page A18)
      A third of the world's oil reserves, half of gas reserves and 80 percent of current coal reserves, should not be used in the coming decades of global warming is to stay below an agreed 2 degree Celsius target, scientists ...
    • Great Barrier Reef should be put on ‘in danger’ list-UN panel 

      Reuters (Philippine Daily Inquirer, November 30, 2022, on page A9)
      Australia’s Great Barrier Reef should be listed as a world heritage site that is “in danger”, a UN panel recommended on Tuesday, saying the world’s biggest coral reef ecosystem was significantly impacted by climate change ...
    • Roque: PH to seek changes in way marine sites are named 

      Salaverria, Leila B.; Dizon, Nikko (Philippine Daily Inquirer, February 17, 2018, on page A8)
      While saying it’s not a big deal, the Palace spokesperson on Friday said the government would seek changes in the process of naming undersea features, like those found in the Philippine (PH) Rise. Harry Roque said the ...
    • Russian crab craze in South Korea stirs ethical debate 

      Reuters (Philippine Daily Inquirer, April 9, 2022, on page A9)
      Plunging prices for Russian crab have South Koreans flocking to seafood markets and restaurants but some consumers are questioning whether to boycott the imports on concerns the purchases indirectly support Russia’s attack ...
    • Turtle breed menace to fish farms 

      Orejas, Tonette; Malig, Jun (Philippine Daily Inquirer, February 7, 2013, on page A9)
      Chinese softshell turtles (Pelodiscus sinensis) have found their way in the waters of Pampanga, Bulacan, and Bataan, preying on bangus (milkfish) and tilapia fingerlings in fishponds there, an environment official said on ...
    • US defense exec to PH: We’ll be your 'good ally' in disputed sea 

      Agence France-Presse (AFP); Reuters (Philippine Daily Inquirer, August 18, 2018, on page A6)
      The United States will be “a good ally” to the Philippines in responding to territorial conflicts in the South China Sea, a US defense official said. Randall Schriver, assistant secretary of defense for Asian and Pacific ...