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2 energy exploration deals up for China signing – Cusi
(Manila Bulletin,November 9, 2018 , on page B-7)The Philippines is ready with two joint oil and gas exploration agreements to be signed with China, its energy minister said on Wednesday and reiterated his position calling for the lifting of the ban on drilling works in ... -
Alliance with the US must be enforced to deter China's aggressive acts
(Manila Bulletin,June 21, 2019 , on page 8)From the Filipino fishermen’s account, the Chinese vessel’s act in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) sinking their boat -- almost killing them -- was deliberate, an aggressive act against the Philippines, endangering our ... -
Carpio cites PH-China oil exploration deal: Safeguards to protect PH sovereignty in place
(Manila Bulletin,November 26, 2018 , on page 1-13)Acting Chief Justice Antonio T. Carpio said yesterday the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the Philippines and China on joint exploration of natural resources in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) "has safeguards ... -
China assures it will protect PH - Duterte
(Manila Bulletin,May 6, 2018 , on page 1)Duterte, in a speech in Davao City, reiterated that due to this development, he decided to go to China and Russia for help. He then praised the two world superpowers for extending assistance without asking for anything in ... -
China carries out missile drills in South China Sea amid heightened tensions
(Manila Bulletin,May 16, 2018 , on page 1-5)China’s navy carried out drills in the South China Sea to simulate fending off an aerial attack, state media said on Friday, as the country trades barbs with the United States over responsibility for heightened tension in ... -
China promised not to build in disputed shoal-Yasay
(Manila Bulletin,February 24, 2017 , on page 5)Chinese President Xi Jinping promised President Duterte that Beijing will not build structures on a rocky outcrop in the South China Sea, Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay said yesterday. Yasay said the Chinese ... -
China, PH discuss joint South China Sea projects
(Manila Bulletin,March 22, 2018 , on page 1-10)Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano was in Beijing on Wednesday for talks on possible joint development projects in the South China Sea amid signs of an easing of tensions in the disputed waterway. Cayetano was scheduled ... -
Chinese envoy appeals for patience over SCS issues
(Manila Bulletin,July 31, 2019 , on page 1-8)Amid the territorial dispute in the South China Sea, Beijing's top envoy in Manila stressed China's commitment to peace and stability saying China will not "take the first shot" as it adheres firmly to the policy of a ... -
Despite tension, shipping on S. China Sea not disrupted
(Manila Bulletin,January 16, 2016 , on page B14)China's growing military presence in the South China Sea has drawn warnings from the United States that Beijing is seeking to exert control over one of the world's most important sea lanes, but so far the shipping industry ... -
Draft WPS exploration framework ‘looking good’ in all aspects - DFA
(Manila Bulletin,October 17, 2018 , on page 1-4)A Philippine-crafted draft framework on the joint exploration in South China Sea (West Philippine Sea) is now shaping up ahead of the visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano ... -
Duterte calls for 'restraint, caution' on WPS
(Manila Bulletin,April 29, 2019 , on page 1-4)The Philippines and China should exercise “restraint and caution” to prevent an escalation of the tension in the South China Sea, President Duterte declared during his recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The ... -
Duterte condemns Ayungin incident
(Manila Bulletin,November 23, 2021 , on page 1-4)We abhor the recent event in the Ayungin Shoal and view with grave concern other similar developments. This does not speak well of the relations between our nations and ours partnership. President Duterte stressed this as ... -
Duterte offers 60-40 deal with China Joint South China Sea exploration planned
(Manila Bulletin,April 28, 2018 , on page 1-6)The Philippines could forge a 60-40 sharing scheme in the planned joint exploration with China in the South China Sea, President Duterte proposed last Thursday amid improving ties between the two nations. The President ... -
Duterte open to South China Sea deals
(Manila Bulletin,May 17, 2017 , on page 7)President Duterte said Tuesday he was open to exploring the South China Sea’s natural resources with rival claimants China and Vietnam, after securing a “windfall” while in Beijing. Duterte also emphasized he had no immediate ... -
Duterte to China: Let Filipinos fish in peace
(Manila Bulletin,May 5, 2021 , on page 6)Fish, not war. With no plan to go to war over the West Philippine Sea dispute, President Duterte has appealed to China to just allow Filipinos to “fish in peace.” The President maintained that there was “no reason for ... -
Duterte-Xi meeting may tackle South China Sea dispute
(Manila Bulletin,April 21, 2019 , on page 1-13)A Malacañang official said it would be better if President Duterte would push through with his China visit next week so he can meet President Xi Jinping and talk about the South China Sea dispute face to face. Cabinet ... -
Esperon: China, Philippines in 'friendly' understanding on Scarborough
(Manila Bulletin,November 1, 2016 , on page 4)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 ... -
Filipinos can freely fish in ‘Panatag’ – Chinese envoy
(Manila Bulletin,June 13, 2018 , on page 1-2)Filipinos are still allowed to freely fish in Panatag Shoal based on a friendly arrangement between the Philippines and China, a Chinese diplomat said Tuesday. Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua made the ... -
From sea of conflict to sea of cooperation, friendship
(Manila Bulletin,April 12, 2018 , on page 1-6)In a bid to turn the South China Sea into a “sea of cooperation and friendship,” Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed a joint exploration of the waterway between the China and the Philippines “at an appropriate time.” ... -
Gentleman's agreement over Panatag
(Manila Bulletin,March 24, 2017 , on page 1-16)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 ...