Tag: China and Philippines

Task Force for West Philippine Sea accuses China of attempting to obstruct routine resupply in Ayungin Shoal

Says ‘illegal, irresponsible’ actions led to collisions, injuries to four Filipino ship personnel (Eagle News)–The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea accused the Chinese Coast Guard and Chinese Maritime militia vessels of attempting to “illegally impede or obstruct” a routine resupply at Ayungin Shoal on different occasions on Tuesday, March 5, leading to collisions and injuries to Philippine vessel crew. In a statement, the task force said because of the “dangerous blocking maneuvers” […]

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Duterte says China wants to be a friend of PHL

(Eagle News)—President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, April 2, said China wants to be a friend of the Philippines. Duterte made the statement following criticisms about the influx of Chinese workers in the country, the allegedly onerous provisions in contracts entered into by the Philippines with China, among others. “You know Red China or China ang komunista just wants to be friends with us. Binigyan nga tayo ng baril, binigyan rin ng bala pumunta ako doon […]

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