After the signing of the Philippines-China cooperation on joint oil and gas development, the Department of Energy (DOE) will discuss with its Chinese counterpart a plan to pursue joint exploration in the disputed waters. In the meantime, the agency will start accepting bids and nominations to develop oil and gas prospects within the country's exclusive territory, its top official said. In briefing yesterday, Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi said that there was no definite plan for the joint oil and gas development in the West Philippine Sea yet.

Rivera, D. (2018, November 23). Phl to discuss joint exploration with China in disputed waters. The Philippine Star, pp. B11, B12.