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Chinese leave trail of shattered corals in Panatag - fishermen

Ron Gagalac, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 14 06:09 PM

Chinese ships have siphoned off resources from the Panatag Shoal, leaving behind the shattered remains of once-colorful corals, some Filipino fishermen claimed Thursday.  Read more »

Upholding PH fishermen's rights

George Calvelo, ABS CBN News
Posted at Jun 14 05:44 PM

Members of Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas stage a protest along the waters of Manila Bay on Thursday.  Read more »

'Chinese noodles, cigarettes can't buy West PH Sea'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 14 05:07 PM

The Philippines' rights to to its waters cannot be equaled by knickknacks from Beijing, a group of activist fishermen said Thursday as it lambasted the Chinese coast guard's supposed harassment of Filipinos in Panatag Shoal.    Read more »

Cayetano banks on prayer, diplomacy in resolving maritime row

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 14 04:21 PM

The Philippine government is banking on prayer and diplomacy to resolve the South China Sea dispute, Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said Thursday.    Read more »

Hontiveros wants detailed report on diplomatic protests vs China

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 13 08:22 PM

Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday demanded that the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) release a complete report on diplomatic protests that the Philippines has filed against China over the latter's acts in the disputed South China Sea. Read more »

Palace: Duterte may complain to Xi over PH fishermen’s plight at Scarborough Shoal

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 13 05:56 PM

Malacañang on Wednesday said President Rodrigo Duterte may raise with Chinese President Xi Jinping the plight of Filipino fishermen who complained of being “harassed” by Chinese coast guard personnel at the Scarborough Shoal. Read more »

Drilon to Cayetano: Protest Chinese coast guard's actions vs Filipino fishermen

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 13 03:26 PM

Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Wednesday urged Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano to take a tougher stance against China and formally file a protest after Chinese coastguard members allegedly seized the catch of Filipino fishermen in Scarborough Shoal last month. Read more »

It's just pride: Sotto downplays row over 'goodwill' statement on Scarborough fishing

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 13 11:46 AM

Senate President Vicente 'Tito' Sotto III sees no big deal when China said it is allowing Filipinos to fish in Panatag Shoal 'out of goodwill.' Read more »

Carpio urges gov't: Seek damages from China over destroyed coral reefs

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 13 10:02 AM

MANILA - The Philippines should demand damages from China over the destruction of the reefs in Scarborough Shoal, acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio said. Read more »

What Palace, fishermen said on Scarborough Shoal incident

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 13 12:14 AM

In a recent media briefing, the Palace presented 3 Filipino fishermen who were allegedly harassed by the Chinese Coast Guard in the Scarborough Shoal. Here's what they had to say. Read more »

Military threat? Envoy says concern over Chinese military plane in PH 'non-sense'

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 12 03:48 PM

China’s ambassador to the Philippines on Tuesday dismissed as "non-sense" concern over the landing of a Chinese military plane in the Philippines as critics warned of its implications on Manila’s sovereignty. Read more »

China says it's allowing Pinoy fishermen in Panatag 'out of goodwill'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 12 02:59 PM

A UN-backed court in 2016 has invalidated China's sweeping historic claims to the resource-rich sea, through which trillions of dollars in trade passes annually. But China's actions show it still has firm control over the area.   Read more »

France challenges Beijing in South China Sea

Daphné Benoit, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 12 01:27 PM

PARIS - France is increasing its military presence in the Indo-Pacific region, sending warships through the South China Sea and planning air exercises to help counter China's military build-up in disputed waters. Read more »

Chinese envoy vows action on harassment of Filipino fishermen

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 12 11:01 AM

China will take action against Chinese coast guard personnel who took the catch of Filipino fishermen in Scarborough Shoal, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua said Tuesday. Read more »

OPINION: Roilo Golez’ last tweets

Raïssa Robles
Posted at Jun 11 10:03 PM

He died on the eve of our Independence Day. So long, Sir. I will miss interviewing you. Read more »

Palace: PH asked China to discipline coast guard

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 11 01:51 PM

MANILA - Malacañang on Monday said the Philippines has asked China to take steps against its coast guard personnel who were captured on video taking the catch of Filipino fishermen in Scarborough Shoal (Panatag Shoal). Read more »

Defense chief backs protest if China 'bullying' of fishers is proven

Ron Gagalac, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 11 10:45 AM

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Monday said he will support the filing of a diplomatic protest against China if its alleged harassment of Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea is proven true. Read more »

DFA scores Alejano claim on West PH Sea patrol 'halt'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 10 01:30 PM

The Department of Foreign Affairs on Sunday denied Magdalo Rep. Gary Alejano's claim that President Rodrigo Duterte supposedly ordered government troops to stop patrols in the disputed West Philippine Sea.  Read more »

No Duterte order to stop patrols in South China Sea - aide

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 10 09:49 AM

President Rodrigo Duterte did not order government troops to stop patrols in the disputed South China Sea, his special assistant, Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go, said Sunday.  Read more »

Robredo concerned over Chinese Coast Guard approaching PH fishermen for their catch

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 10 12:06 AM

Robredo on Saturday raised concerns over reports that members of the Chinese Coast Guard were taking the catch of Filipino fishermen in Scarborough Shoal. Read more »