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(Eagle News) — The Philippine Navy will regularly conduct maritime security patrols in Benham Rise, according to Armed Forces of the Philippine Chief of Staff General Eduardo Año. The AFP Chief said that he had ordered the deployment of the new strategic sealift vessel of the Navy, the BRP Davao del Sur, to patrol in the 13-million hectare Benham Rise. Año said that the BRP Lanao del Sur will also do patrols in the Benham […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to sign an Executive Order renaming Benham Rise to Philippine Ridge to strengthen country’s rights over the area. “That is ours,” the President said, claiming the Benham Rise as a part of the Philippine territory. Duterte said this during his departure speech on Monday at the Davao International Airport. He made the speech before he flew for the Middle East for a series of state visits meant to boost […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday sought to allay China’s fears the Philippines would disrupt the situation in the South China Sea, following his pronouncement he had ordered the military to “occupy 9 or 10” islands there. “I’d like to address myself to the Chinese government…Kaibigan natin si Amba. I ordered the occupation of the 10 or 9 islands that are just near our shores because there’s a heightening of the geopolitical issues and eventually […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — A member of the House of Representatives has expressed his support for a change of the name “Benham Rise” to “Philippine Rise.” “But we must also take every peaceful measure possible to assert our rights as a country following international rule of law. The renaming is well within our rights and is non aggressive. Let’s proceed forthwith,” Vice-Chairman of the House Committee on National Defense and Muntinlupa Representative Ruffy Biazon […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte’s approval of China’s passage in Benham Rise should not be used as a basis of an impeachment complaint, according to Senator Sherwin Gatchalian He also reasoned out that the entry of the Chinese survey ship in the Benham Rise is in line with the government policy of research and development. “Para sa akin, it’s not an impeachable offense. This is clearly not (impeachable) because it’s a policy. […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The government assured that no party was threatening the Philippines’ claim on the Benham Rise. “We don’t see (any threat). There could be, but we could not see any right now. We are also aware that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China saying they recognize (the Philippines’) sovereign rights. I don’t see (threats) in the near future,” National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr., said. Esperon noted that the Philippines was the recognized and […]
(Eagle News) — National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon on Wednesday said that the Philippines should “develop” its own “awareness” and “research” capabilities in order to have a “better view and management of our resources.” Esperon made the suggestion during a Senate hearing on the creation of a Benham Rise Development Authority. The hearing took place amid reports of a Chinese vessel in Benham Rise from November last year to January, prompting the Department of Foreign Affairs to […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Philippine Navy has deployed two planes to patrol the West Philippine Sea and Benham Rise. “The Navy will henceforth regularly patrol Benham Rise partly due to past Chinese activities there but more importantly because it is part of our continental shelf and awarded to us by the (United Nations),” Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said. The planes will also be used to enhance the rescue capabilities of the Philippine Navy, […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — The Philippines Monday took delivery of two Japanese military surveillance aircraft to help it patrol vital sea lanes in the South China Sea. Japan will lease a total of five surplus Beechcraft TC-90 planes to the Philippines, according to Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana. Philippine military Chief General Eduardo Ano said the new planes would be deployed over Benham Rise and the South China Sea. Japan’s attempt to bolster defense cooperation […]
Eagle News — Muling nilinaw ng China na iginagalang nila ang sovereign rights ng Pilipinas sa Benham Rise na deklaradong bahagi ng continental shelf nito. Batay sa inilabas na pahayag ng Chinese Foreign Ministry, sinabi ng China na hindi nila hinahabol ang maritime rights sa nasabing teritoryo lalo’t malinaw naman na sakop ito ng Pilipinas. Muling iginiit ng China na napadaan lamang ang kanilang survey ship sa Benham Rise at wala silang intensyong pag-aralan at […]
(Eagle News) — Mali ang report na mistulang pinahihintulutan ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ang China na pasukin ang teritoryo ng bansa. Ito’y may kaugnayan sa namataang Chinese Survey Ship sa bahagi ng Benham Rise na umano’y alam ni Pangulong Duterte . Sa panayam ng Liwanagin Natin, sinabi ni Up Professor Clarita Carlos , posibleng may dahilan ang Pangulo at tiyak ring alam nito na mayaman sa natural resources ang Benham Rise kaya malabo niya itong […]
(Eagle News) — Posibleng lumabag sa United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos) ang China sa oras na mapatunayang nagsagawa ito ng oil, gas and mineral research sa Benham Rise na bahagi ng exclusive economic zone (EEZ) ng Pilipinas. Ayon kay Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio, alinsunod sa Article 60 ng 1982 Unclos, ang Pilipinas lamang na isang coastal state ang may karapatan na magtayo ng mga istruktura o mag-explore […]
