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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States put itself on a collision course with great power rival China on Tuesday, describing a ruling against Beijing’s South China Sea claims as “final and legally binding.” Washington had carefully avoided taking a stance on the suit lodged by the Philippines against China’s maritime territorial claims, but when judgment came down, it urged both sides to abide by the result. “The United States expresses its hope and […]
by Benjamin CARLSON with Jan HENNOP in The Hague BEIJING, China (AFP) — Beijing furiously rejected an international tribunal ruling Tuesday that rendered its claims in the South China Sea invalid and dealt a devastating diplomatic blow to its ambitions in the resource-rich region. China asserts sovereignty over almost all of the strategically vital waters, despite rival claims from its Southeast Asian neighbors, most notably the Philippines. But on Tuesday a UN-backed tribunal in The […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippines welcomed a ruling by a United Nations backed tribunal on Tuesday declaring that China has no “historic rights” in the South China Sea as it urged restraint while experts study the ruling with “care and thoroughness.” Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay issued a statement immediately after the ruling and read it in a press conference at the Department of Foreign Affairs. He described the ruling as a “milestone decision” […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — A UN-backed tribunal is on Tuesday expected to deliver a verdict on a Philippine challenge to China’s claims to most of the South China Sea. Spanning three years, two hearings, and nearly 4,000 pages of evidence, the arbitration case at The Hague is complex. In essence, China claims most of the sea, even waters approaching neighboring countries, based on a vaguely defined “nine-dash” Chinese map dating back to the 1940s. The […]
by Benjamin CARLSON BEIJING, China (AFP) — Beijing braced Tuesday for an international tribunal’s ruling on the South China Sea, where it has expansive territorial claims, with all eyes watching for the Asian giant’s reaction on the ground or in the water. The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague is set to release its final decision on the case, which was brought by the Philippines challenging China’s position. In a months-long campaign Beijing […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — It is time for China to do a #CHexit from the South China Sea, social media users and activists in the Philippines said Monday on the eve of a crucial tribunal ruling. Inspired by the Brexit term coined for Britain’s vote to leave the European Union, the catchy new reference for China has quickly gained currency on Facebook, Twitter and protest placards ahead of Tuesday’s verdict on Beijing’s claims to most […]
by Jan Hennop THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AFP) — An international tribunal will hand down a ruling on Tuesday in an increasingly bitter dispute over the South China Sea, in a closely-watched case that risks ratcheting up tensions in Southeast Asia. The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) — the world’s oldest international arbitration tribunal — will issue a written decision at 11:00 am (0900 GMT) after the Philippines challenged China’s claim over much of the […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues its relief efforts to families affected by Typhoon “Butchoy” which has already left the Philippine area of responsibility. DSWD Secretary Judy Taguiwalo asked affected citizens to report their situations on the ground and for those who have not yet received assistance to coordinate with the respective DSWD field offices in their areas and indicate exactly what they need. She said families in Central […]
by Karl MALAKUNAS Ayee Macaraig MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — The Philippines is willing to share natural resources with Beijing in contested South China Sea areas even if it wins a legal challenge next week, Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay told AFP Friday. Yasay said President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration hoped to quickly begin direct talks with China following Tuesday’s verdict, with the negotiations to cover jointly exploiting natural gas reserves and fishing grounds within the Philippines’ exclusive economic […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States on Thursday urged respect for a decision on territorial disputes in the South China Sea set to be handed down by an international arbitration court next week. The Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Dutch city of The Hague is set to make its final decision on Tuesday in the case between the Philippines and China. “We urge both parties to comply with the ruling and urge […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Duterte Administration Economic Managers cut the Philippines’ growth target for 2016 and 2017 to “conservative” levels after noting economic risks. In a briefing Tuesday, Budget and Management Secretary Benjamin Diokno said this year’s target was cut to six to seven percent from 6.8-7.8 percent and the 2017 target to 6.5-7.5 percent from 6.6 to 7.6 percent. The 2018 target was maintained at seven to eight percent, which was adopted […]
THE South China Sea arbitration unilaterally initiated by the Philippines has drawn worldwide attention. Experts from over 130 foreign political parties and organizations have expressed their support of China’s position and urged the parties directly involved to solve the disputes through negotiations and consultations. “We think it is not helpful to internationalize the disputes. Related parties should resolve the issue peacefully through bilateral negotiations. We agree with China’s long-standing position,” said Jose Jara, […]
