Tag: West Philippine Sea

Arbitral Tribunal in The Hague concludes hearing on Philippines’ jurisdiction case

MANILA, Philippines, July 14 — The Arbitral Tribunal of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague has concluded its hearing on the jurisdiction and admissibility of the Philippines’ case against China, a Malacañang official said. “Today, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague, Netherlands concluded the hearing on jurisdiction and admissibility of the Philippines’ claims against China,” Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said in a news bulletin issued on Tuesday. “The Arbitral Tribunal […]

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PHL to reveal ace in arbitral tribunal

MANILA, Philippines, July 13 (Eagle News) — According to Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda the Philippine delegation will reveal its ace in the second round of arbitration regarding the territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

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Speaker Belmonte to join Philippines delegation to go to The Hague

QUEZON City, Philippines, July 2 (Eagle News) — House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. said he plans to join the Philippines delegation to The Hague by next week to defend the country’s claim over disputed islands in the West Philippine Sea. Belmonte said that he wanted to witness the oral arguments that presented by the Philippine panel against the China’s claim over the disputed territory. The scheduled oral defense will be held at the Permanent Court […]

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Japan considers patrolling West Philippine Sea

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – A Japanese admiral said that the Japan is considering to join the United States of America in patrolling the West Philippine Sea due to the problems created by the artificial islands constructed by China. Japan believes that the West Philippine Sea is an international water and not part of any national territory. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)

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DFA to release informational comics regarding West Philippine Sea issue

MANILA, Philippines, June 24 (Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) will publish comics as part of its educational campaign regarding the West Philippine issue with China. Said comics will be published in Filipino, English, Cebuano and Ilocano. The DFA believes that with the use of said comics, the public will better comprehend the territorial dispute with China. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

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US and China to meet regarding West Philippine Sea issue

QUEZON City, Philippines, June 22 (Eagle News) — High officials of the United States of America and China will hold a meeting regarding the issue in West Philippine Sea, with US officials saying that said issue should be resolved. There is also a rising tension between the two countries as US calls for China to halt its reclamation activities. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

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Second part of West Philippine Sea documentary now showing

MANILA, Philippines, June 22 (Eagle News) — According to the Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, the second part of the three-part documentary of the government regarding the West Philippine Sea would be launched today at the Facebook fan page of President Benigno S. Aquino III and the Department of Foreign Affairs. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

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Palace invites public to watch second part of documentary on the West Philippine Sea

THE Palace on Sunday invited the public to watch the second part of the documentary regarding the maritime dispute in the West Philippine Sea. Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr., said it will be shown by 4:00 p.m. on June 22 (Monday) on the Facebook page of President Benigno Aquino and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Episode 02 will also be aired on People’s Television Network (PTV-4) at 5:30 p.m. There will […]

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International pressure, answer to Chinese reclamation activities

MANILA, Philippines, June 18 (Eagle News) — According to the Department of National Defense (DND), strong pressure from the international community is the answer to halting the continuous reclamation activities conducted by China in the disputed territories in the West Philippine Sea. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

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Phl to argue maritime case vs China before UN court in July

JUNE 16, Manila — The Philippines is set to argue its case against China’s claim over almost the entire South China Sea at the Hague this July. Foreign Affairs Spokesman Charles Jose said the Netherlands-based United Nations court is scheduled to conduct a hearing from July 7 to 13 on a case lodged by the Philippines against China in 2013. Jose said Philippine officials and diplomats, assisted by lawyers from the United States, will represent […]

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Malacanang invites Filipinos to watch documentary regarding West Philippine Sea

JUNE 15 — Malacanang on Sunday invites Filipinos to watch and disseminate the documentary regarding the maritime dispute in the West Philippine and its impact to small fishermen and the maritime ecology. “Malugod naming inaanyayahan ang lahat na panoorin at i-share ang video na pinamagatang “Kalayaan: Karapatan sa Karagatan” upang lubos na maunawaan ang usapin hinggil sa West Philippine Sea. Maaaring matunghayan ito sa Facebook page ni Pangulong Aquino na nakapaloob sa <president.gov.ph>, said Presidential […]

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DFA launches info drive regarding West Philippine Sea

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Department of Foreign Affairs launches a short film documentary which is part of the said department’s information drive regarding the West Philippine Sea. The said department added that the information campaign is not meant to increase tensions between China and the Philippines. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin)

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