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Over 100 more ships, most likely from China, spotted in West PH Sea

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Posted at Jun 23 11:00 PM

A senator urges the Philippine government to summon the Chinese ambassador over this latest incursion in the West Philippine Sea. Read more »

Over 100 more ships spotted in West Philippine Sea, geospatial intel firm says

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Posted at Jun 23 10:53 AM

More than 100 additional vessels were spotted within the country's exclusive economic zone in the West Philippine Sea this month, a geospatial intelligence firm has said, adding that the vessels were "likely Chinese ships". Read more »

Duterte orders full staff work on pitch for new baselines law amid S. China Sea disputes

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 10 05:29 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte is "very appreciative" of a call for to amend the country's baselines law which would supposedly allow Manila to enforce the 2016 arbitral ruling that junked Beijing's claim Philippine waters, Malacañang said on Thursday.    Read more »

Duterte says 'win-win cooperation' with China ensures 'greater peace, progress'

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 09 06:03 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday a "win-win cooperation" between China and the Philippines would ensure "greater peace, progress, and prosperity" between the 2 countries.    Read more »

No need to amend baselines law to enforce arbitral award - expert

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Updated as of Jun 09 03:38 PM

There is no need to amend the country's baselines law in order to enforce the 2016 arbitral ruling that junked Beijing's claim to the entirety of South China Sea, a maritime law expert said Wednesday. Read more »

UP law professors to Duterte: Act in the best interest of Filipinos, retract remarks on WPS

Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 31 05:40 PM

Faculty members of the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Law on Sunday reminded President Rodrigo Duterte "to act in the best interest of the Philippines and the Filipino people" as they urged him to retract his controversial statements on the West Philippine Sea. Read more »

PH must rally world support on West Philippine Sea issue, says analyst

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 26 05:03 PM

A political analyst stressed Wednesday the importance of rallying the support of other countries as the Philippines negotiates with China on issues related to the West Philippine Sea.   Read more »

Hontiveros warns of more Chinese incursions if foreigners allowed to own public utilities

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Posted at May 25 09:20 AM

Proposed amendments to the country's Public Service Act, which will allow 100 percent foreign ownership of public utilities, may pave way for China to own crucial infrastructure in the Philippines, a senator warned Tuesday. Read more »

PH seeks resolution of Gem-Ver sinking in talks with China on S. China Sea

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Updated as of May 22 02:05 PM

The DFA said that during the bilateral talks, the country highlighted the "progress" involving the F/B Gem-Ver boat, which was rammed by a Chinese militia vessel in June 2019.    Read more »

Retired soldiers call for unified government stand on West Philippine Sea

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Posted at May 22 12:49 PM

MANILA - Two retired soldiers on Saturday called for a unified stand in addressing continuous Chinese incursions in the West Philippine Sea.   Read more »

PH must find consistent, long-term position on West Philippine Sea: maritime law expert

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Updated as of May 21 01:14 PM

MANILA - The Philippine government must find a consistent and long-term position that will transcend politics in addressing the West Philippine Sea dispute with China, a maritime law expert said Friday.   Read more »

PH, China to hold 6th bilateral talks on South China Sea

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 21 01:09 PM

The Philippines and China will hold the sixth meeting of the bilateral consultation mechanism on the South China Sea on Saturday, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian has said. Read more »

Biazon hits Duterte admin 'disconnect' in response to sea row vs China

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Updated as of May 21 10:56 AM

A former senator and ex-Armed Forces chief criticized Friday the Duterte administration's apparent "disconnect" in its response to Chinese intrusions in the West Philippine Sea. Read more »

Duterte balak makipagpulong sa mga dating pangulo ukol sa West PH Sea

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Updated as of May 20 07:43 PM

Plano ni Pangulong Duterte na imbitahan ang mga dating pangulo ng bansa para pag-usapan ang isyu ng West Philippine Sea.  Read more »

Palace: Duterte mulls meeting with ex-Presidents over West Philippine Sea

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 20 04:26 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte mulls over consulting his predecessors on China's incursions in the West Philippine Sea, instead of convening the National Security Council (NSC), Malacañang said on Thursday.  Read more »

Palace tells Filipino fishermen to snub China fishing ban in South China Sea

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 20 02:46 PM

Malacañang on Thursday told Filipino fishermen to stay in their traditional fishing grounds in the West Philippine Sea even after China reimposed an annual 3-month fishing ban that covers parts of the sea. Read more »

From 'assert our rights' to 'don't antagonize': Enrile flip-flopped on Scarborough row, says journalist

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Updated as of May 19 03:48 PM

A veteran journalist on Wednesday accused former senator Juan Ponce Enrile of flip-flopping on West Philippine Sea, saying the then-lawmaker was then supportive of asserting the country's sovereign rights against China. Read more »

Does Duterte gag order cover sea task force, defense chief? Spox says President clear enough

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 18 02:42 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte this week barred Cabinet members from talking about China's incursions in Philippine waters, save for his spokesman Harry Roque and the Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. But does the gag order cover Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, who once demanded that Chinese ships leave the West Philippine Sea?    Read more »

Lacson: PH should boost alliance amid sea row with China

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Updated as of May 18 03:23 PM

The Philippines should seek alliance with the world's powerful militaries amid its maritime dispute with China, a senator said Tuesday. Read more »

Retired soldiers, police urge Duterte to defend West PH Sea

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Updated as of May 18 08:47 AM

Retired Lt. Gen. Edilberto Adan said the Duterte administration's "contradicting statements" on the West Philippine Sea weakened the country's claim there. Read more »