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Post Arbitration: Duterte’s joint development and other policy approaches to the West Philippine Sea
Recently, the Philippines under President Rodrigo R. Duterte announced its plan to pursue "co-owner-ship" or, more accurately the joint exploration, of portions of the South China Sea (also known as WestPhilippine Sea) ...
- March 13, 2018
Malacañang appeals for unity in sea row
Malacañang on Wednesday appealed to critics of the government’s handling of the country’s maritime dispute with China to “be united on this issue.” “We appeal to the critics, we have to be united on this issue. Please do ...
- March 8, 2018
Roque cries 'fake news' on remarks on Benham Rise
Presidential Spokesperson Herminio Harry L. Roque, Jr. on Sunday said recent statements attributed to him regarding sovereignty issues over Benham Rise are “fake news.” “Finake news po ako (I’m a victim of fake news),” Mr. ...
- January 29, 2018
PHL, China panels meet today on South China Sea
The Philippine government and the People’s Republic of China are set to discuss the contentious issues concerning the South China Sea on Tuesday, Feb. 13, Presidential Spokesperson Herminio Harry L. Roque, Jr. said. “Now ...
- February 13, 2018
China's State Companies Cementing Lucrative Role In South China Sea
Beijing’s giant state-owned enterprises are playing an increasing role in China’s build-up in the South China Sea and could seek to cement their dominant position in coming years, according to new research. The work by ...
- August 10, 2018
PHL seeks 60-40 joint exploration split amid talks with China
The Department of Energy (DoE) said its typical arrangement for joint exploration with foreign partners is a 60-40 split in favor of the Philippines, amid talks with China for the possible exploitation of resources in ...
- March 22, 2018
Senate opens inquiry on Philippine Rise
The senate on Monday will open its inquiry on the issues hounding Philippine Rise or Benham Rise, especially on foreign and local scientific research as well as national security concerns on the continental shelf. The ...
- February 26, 2018
DFA: China, PHL tackled Benham Rise
The Philippine government has taken up with Beijing the matter of Chinese-named undersea features at Philippine Rise, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Ernesto C. Abella said on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Mr. ...
- March 1, 2018
Duterte spokesman talks tough vs China
The Philippine government said on Monday that the Philippines will continue to assert its sovereign rights over the disputed territories in the South China Sea despite the latest incident where a Filipino pilot was threatened ...
- August 14, 2018