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Duterte’s China Deals, Dissected

Kenneth Cardenas, Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism
Posted at May 08 02:26 PM

In this analytical essay, PCIJ fellow Kenneth Cardenas takes a closer look at the multibillion-dollar deals signed during President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s state visit to China in October 2016 and raises questions about transparency, due diligence, and the role of money in the current administration.  Read more »

PH, China to screen companies for infra projects: envoy

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 20 09:47 PM

The Philippines and China will set up a screening systems for companies who will work on infrastructure projects in the Philippines, the Philippine ambassador to China said. Read more »

Analysis: ASEAN: Duterte’s China Move

Kavi Chongkittavorn
Posted at Nov 15 04:57 PM

BANGKOK (Reporting ASEAN) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte knows the strategic value of his country very well. Since he came to power in July after a landslide election victory, he has been playing high-octane power politics – something that has been absent in Southeast Asia for decades.   Read more »

OPINION: To each his own version of modus vivendi in Scarborough shoal

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 03 01:35 PM

Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio warns, “if the Philippines admits, expressly or impliedly, that China has ‘allowed’ or ‘permitted’ Filipino fishermen to fish in Scarborough Shoal, then the Philippines will be acknowledging China's sovereignty over the shoal.” Read more »

China pledges $9B in aid, loans to Philippines: finance chief

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 02 12:57 PM

China has pledged $6 billion in official development assistance and $3 billion in loans to the Philippines, which President Rodrigo Duterte will use to spur infrastructure development in the countryside, his finance minister said Wednesday. Read more »

Trade chief defends deals with blacklisted Chinese firms

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 02 11:27 AM

The government sees no problem with having Chinese firms linked to corruption explore possible investments in the Philippines, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said Wednesday. Read more »

Joey Concepcion, PCCI chief on ANC's Headstart

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 29 12:28 AM

Joining ANC's Headstart in the studio on October 24 are Presidential Consultant for Enterpreneurship Joey Concepcion III and Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President George Barcelon. Read more »

Palace: Deals with allegedly dubious Chinese firms not yet final

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 28 04:45 PM

MANILA – The Palace on Friday stressed that the investment pledges bagged by the Philippines from several Chinese firms during President Rodrigo Duterte’s state visit to China are not yet set in stone. Read more »

#NoFilter: How should Duterte speak?

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 27 08:50 PM

Political analysts Professor Prospero de Vera and Teddy Locsin Jr. share their thoughts on how President Rodrigo Duterte speaks and how it affects public impression. Read more »

Roque: Duterte pivoted to Asia, not just China

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 27 02:34 AM

Kabayan party-list Rep. Harry Roque believes President Rodrigo Duterte's foreign policy is more of a pivot to Asia than a pivot to China, after the Philippines being a long-time ally of the United States.  Read more »

Ilang China firms sa Duterte visit, nasangkot dati sa anomalya

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 26 11:33 PM

Na-blacklist naman o nasangkot na sa mga maanomalyang proyekto ang ilan sa mga kumpanyang Chinese na nangakong mamuhunan sa Pilipinas. Read more »

Duterte's visit opens door for more Chinese tourists

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 26 02:33 AM

The Philippine government expects a big boost in Chinese tourist arrivals after the president's recent China visit. Read more »

Duterte stand on China 'serious blow' to PH, analyst says

Ivy Jean Vibar, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 26 01:29 AM

The Duterte administration's position on its relationship with China is a "serious blow" to the Philippines as it gives Beijing an opening to complete its plans in the West Philippine Sea, an analyst said Tuesday. Read more »

'Tainted' Chinese firms eye new projects in Philippines

Aaron Lozada, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 26 04:28 AM

Chinese companies that were either blacklisted or involved in anomalous projects are among those that pledged new investments in the Philippines during President Rodrigo Duterte's China trip last week.  Read more »

PH, China reach modus vivendi on Scarborough: Roque

Rose Carmelle Lacuata, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 25 10:28 PM

(UPDATED) Kabayan Party-list Representative Harry Roque, who was part the Philippine delegation in President Rodrigo Duterte's state visit to China, said the two governments have reached a "modus vivendi" to allow Filipino fishermen to fish again in Scarborough Shoal or Panatag Shoal.  Read more »

SC justice: Duterte's China non-invasion remark 'incorrect'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 25 05:27 PM

Supreme Court Senior Justice Antonio Carpio is urging the government to issue a correction on President Duterte's statement that China never has invaded any part of Philippine territory.  Read more »

Japan won't be a 'peacemaker' between US and PH: Alvarez

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 25 01:49 PM

TOKYO - Japan will not be a "peacemaker" between the United States and the Philippines as there is nothing wrong between the long-time treaty allies, an ally of President Rodrigo Duterte said Tuesday. Read more »

Solons seek clarity on PH-China agreements

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 25 01:30 AM

Congressmen want clarity on the agreements signed by China and the Philippines during President Rodrigo Duterte's visit to Beijing last week. Read more »

No PH-US joint patrols in Scarborough: Yasay

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 24 05:41 PM

The Philippines will not have any joint patrols with American military forces in the Scarborough Shoal during the Duterte administration, Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay, Jr. said Monday. Read more »

PH-US 'divorce' will not happen, says aide

Trishia Billones, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 24 05:35 PM

Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industries (PCCI) President George Barcelon on Friday admitted he too was surprised with President Rodrigo Duterte's announcement of "separation" from the United States while they were in Beijing. Read more »