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PH, China agree to hold dialogue to ease tension at South China Sea
The Philippines and China have agreed to address differences on the South China Sea through open and cordial dialogue as well as forge on possible cooperation in the areas of fisheries, marine research and protection. The ...
- May 23, 2021
PH, China in best level of friendship
The Philippines has reached “the best of friendship” with China but would still not surrender its territorial claim in the disputed South China Sea, President Duterte declared the other day. The President has pledged to ...
- March 31, 2017
PH to assert sovereignty over disputed sea; provocative strategy not an option
The government is determined to assert the country's sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea but is not keen on taking the " aggressive and provocative " strategy to settle the conflict with China. The meeting between ...
- January 18, 2017
60-40 sharing with China not illegal-Palace
Malacañang found nothing illegal with President Duterte’s proposed 60-40 sharing arrangement with China on the planned exploration of the South China Sea (West Philippine Sea). President Rodrigo Roa Duterte delivers his ...
- May 2, 2018
Benham Rise visits may be put in writing
President Rodrigo Duterte is inclined to put in writing an agreement allowing China’s research ships into local waters. Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella assured that the President remains committed to protecting and ...
- March 17, 2017
PH asserts sovereignty over Benham Rise
The Philippine government has expressed concern over the intrusion of a Chinese ship into Benham Rise and pledged to continue to assert the country's ownership over the area. The DFA is currently studying and consulting ...
- March 11, 2017
Wealth-sharing with China eyed
The Philippines is willing to consider a joint mineral exploration with China in the disputed South China Sea despite overlapping claims of the area. President Duterte has earlier announced he is open to “sharing” resources ...
- March 25, 2017
Reclamation projects will now be under the President
The Office of the President (OP) will now have control and supervision over the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) based on a new order issued by President Duterte. In executive Order (EO) No. 74, the President also ...
- February 5, 2019
Duterte appeals to China: ‘Right of innocent passage of vessels and aircraft must be respected’
President Duterte has urged China to “temper” its behavior in the South China Sea, saying the right of innocent passage of vessels and aircraft must be respected. The President issued the statement following reports that ...
- August 16, 2018
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