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Philippines pulls out 'Uncharted' from cinemas

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 27 05:19 PM

The Philippines has pulled out adventure film 'Uncharted' from cinemas over a scene that shows China's nine-dash line claim in the South China Sea. Read more »

Bello says Scarborough Shoal trip stopped by PCG

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 11 06:00 PM

Vice presidential candidate Walden Bello on Monday accused the Philippine Coast Guard of preventing his group from sailing to Scarborough Shoal. Read more »

Soldiers from 14 nations to take part in Indonesian-US war games

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 10 11:12 PM

This year's expansion of military cooperation signals an increase in defense ties between the US and some Asia Pacific nations, with tensions flaring in the disputed waters. Read more »

Ping to use coast guard in WPS if elected as president

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 25 03:23 PM

If elected president, Sen. Ping Lacson intends to deploy PCG vessels to escort Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea as a way to assert the country's sovereignty. Read more »

Next admin urged to 'find balance' on issues in West PH Sea

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 07 03:17 PM

The next administration should find the balance between asserting the country’s sovereign rights in the West PH Sea while managing its relations to China. Read more »

PH marine scientists experience intimidation from China

Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 28 07:04 PM

Filipino scientists conducting research at the West Philippine Sea also experience intimidation from China, a marine scientist bared Sunday. Read more »

Joint oil exploration with China different from WPS issue: Isko

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 24 06:24 PM

Aksyon Demokratiko standard bearer Isko Moreno Domagoso on Wednesday defended his willingness to enter a joint venture agreement with China. Read more »

Makabayan bloc seeks probe of Ayungin Shoal incident

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 23 02:49 PM

The Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives on Monday filed House Resolution 2370 for the chamber to condemn and probe the recent action of China's coast guard against Filipino supply boats at the Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. Read more »

Pacquiao to assert PH rights to West Philippine Sea in UN, Atienza says

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 22 07:00 PM

Probinsya Muna Development Initiative (PROMDI) party standard bearer Manny Pacquiao would assert the Philippines' right to the West Philippine Sea before the United Nations instead of planting a flag in disputed shoals, his runningmate said, Monday. Read more »

Lacson to tap PH allies vs China in West PH Sea

Katrina Domingo and Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 14 03:50 PM

Partido Reporma standard bearer and Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Thursday said he would utilize the Philippines' alliances with stronger nations to maintain a "balance of power" in the West Philippine Sea should he win the 2022 presidential race. Read more »

House panel OKs bill declaring portion of Benham Rise protected; solon hits partial coverage

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 07 05:39 PM

Deputy Speaker and Buhay Party-list Rep. Lito Atienza voted against the bill and questioned why its current version only covers a smaller portion of the Benham Rise compared to the one filed by Muntinlupa Rep. Ruffy Biazon.   Read more »

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

ABS-CBN News
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 »

Ex-senator Enrile backs Duterte's handling of maritime row vs China

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 19 01:54 AM

Former senate president Juan Ponce Enrile echoed the chief executive's doubts over America's support for the Philippines.   Read more »

'Bilyong dolyar sa pangingisda, oil-gas exploration apektado ng West PH Sea issue'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 09 07:11 PM

Nagbabala si dating Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio na bilyon-bilyong dolyar ang mawawala sa ekonomiya kung patuloy na sasabihin ni Pangulong Duterte na inangkin ng Tsina ang West Philippine Sea. Read more »

Duterte should not surrender more than what China is claiming - Carpio

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 08 07:36 PM

Retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio on Saturday refuted repeated claims by President Rodrigo Duterte that China "is in control" of the West Philippine Sea. Read more »

Sotto backs Duterte: Hague ruling did not order China to leave West Philippine Sea

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 07 06:56 AM

Sotto said the Philippines "can always strive for better relations" with China. Read more »

Duterte told about China's control of Scarborough Shoal; Beijing breached pull-out deal

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 29 09:38 PM

China's seizure of the Scarborough Shoal west of the Philippines in late 2012 was due to Beijing's non-compliance with a U.S.-brokered agreement with Manila to jointly pull out their ships at a certain time, former Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario said Thursday. Read more »

La Salle profs to Duterte: Show resolve in defending West PH Sea

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 26 06:35 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte "must genuinely show the resolve he promised" in asserting the Philippines' rights in the West Philippine Sea during the 2016 presidential campaign, several faculty members from the De La Salle University said Monday. Read more »

China seen deploying advanced amphibious assault ship in South China Sea

Teddy Ng, South China Morning Post
Updated as of Apr 25 10:21 PM

China has commissioned its first type 075 amphibious assault ship, which is expected to be deployed in the disputed South China Sea. Read more »

Diplomatic protests vs China must be sustained with maritime patrol over West PH Sea: expert

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 24 03:13 PM

MANILA - The Philippine government must continue to sustain its diplomatic protest against China over its illegal presence in Philippine waters, a maritime law expert said Saturday. Read more »