Tag: West Philippine Sea

Solon alarmed over China’s dredging vessel; says this is a sign China will be aggressive in West PHL Sea

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Magdalo Party-List Representative Gary Alejano expressed alarm after China launched its dredging vessel which was dubbed its “magic island-maker.” Alejano said that with the recent addition to China’s maritime arsenal, the move will allow China to aggressively reclaim more areas in the West Philippine Sea. “This newest addition to China’s maritime arsenal provides increased and faster capacity to dredge and reclaim islands,” said Alejano. He is referring to the […]

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“Ramil” maintains its strength as it traverses the W. Philippine Sea

(Eagle News) — Tropical Depression “Ramil” maintained its strength as it traversed the West Philippine Sea on Thursday. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour, and gustiness of 65 kph. As of 4 a.m., “Ramil” was seen 230 km west of Palawan and was moving at 15 kph. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said if its track and speed don’t change, “Ramil” could be out of the Philippine […]

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Duterte lauds Air Force for its invaluable contributions to nation-building in PAF change of command ceremonies

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday lauded the Philippine Air Force for its invaluable contributions in keeping the country safe. In a speech during PAF change of  command ceremonies at Clark airbase in Pampanga, President Duterte said “we have made significant headway in ridding the country of criminality, terrorism…corruption,” counter-insurgency, among others, because of the PAF’s help. With the ceremonies, the air force is now headed by Lt. Gen. Galileo Kintanar, chief of […]

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Philippines to consult ASEAN on joint China sea oil search

The Philippines on Wednesday  reassured Southeast Asian neighbors about its proposal to partner with Beijing in oil exploration in the disputed South China Sea, promising to consult them on any plans. President Rodrigo Duterte has softened his predecessor’s policy opposing China’s claims — which expand to nearly the entire sea — causing alarm among some neighboring Southeast Asian countries, which also hold partial claims. On Monday, Duterte said his government was in talks with China over joint drilling for […]

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Filipino fishermen balik-Scarborough Shoal na

(Eagle News) – Balik Panatag Shoal ang mga mangingisdang Pilipino sa kabila ng mga namataang Chinese Vessel sa paligid ng lugar na bahagi ng pinag-aagawang Spratly Islands. Ito ang inihayag ng Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) sa unang anibersaryo ng tagumpay ng Pilipinas laban sa China matapos ang paborableng desisyon ng International Court of Arbitration sa territorial dispute sa West Philippine Sea. Ayon kay Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano, naniniwala si Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte […]

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Palace: PHL won’t give up on West Phil Sea despite war threat

(Eagle News)– Malacañang on Monday (May 22) reiterated that the country would not give up its right in a disputed part of the West Philippine Sea following Chinese President Xi Jinping’s reported war threat against the Philippines if the latter pushes the arbitration ruling and drill for oil. “We are very clear that we are not giving up our claim of sovereignty and sovereign rights over certain islands in the South China Sea, at the […]

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Philippine won’t declare war vs China over sea dispute – Political analyst

(Eagle News) — The Philippines won’t declare war against China, this was according to Political analyst Ramon Casiple. In an interview in Net 25’s Liwanagin Natin, Casiple said that the Philippines will not declare war against China over the sea dispute, because the Philippine government through President Rodrigo Duterte wants friendly ties with China. Casiple also said that our country and China have already built many plans and projects together, a reason for the Philippines […]

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Cayetano clarifies Duterte-Xi meeting, says it was an open friendly discussion

    (Eagle News)– Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano disclosed on Monday (May 22) that the talks between President Rodrigo Duterte and China counterpart Xi Jinping were frank with no threats or bullying, after China’s reported war threat against the Philippines as Duterte earlier revealed if he will try to drill for oil in the West Philippine Sea. “The conversation was very frank. There was mutual respect, there was mutual trust,” Cayetano told reporters. […]

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No one should be blamed for West Philippine Sea dispute, says UP Professor

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — No one should be blamed for the problems faced by the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea. This is according to University of the Philippines professor, Dr. Jay Batongbacal, who is also the director of the Institute of Maritime Affairs and Law of the Sea of UP College of Law. “Walang mangyayari kung magsisihan lang tayo dito habang yung kabilang panig ay patuloy pa rin yung pagmamatigas sa pagco-consolidate ng kanilang […]

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Pres. Duterte: Troops to fortify occupied islands in West PHL Sea 

President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered Filipino troops to build more structures in islands already occupied by the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea, including reefs claimed by Manila. Duterte told reporters he has ordered soldiers to build structures on Philippine-claimed islands and reefs in the strategically located Spratly archipelago. Duterte also said he “may” visit the Philippine-claimed areas on June 12 to mark Philippine Independence Day.  

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China, ASEAN make progress on framework deal on disputed sea, Philippines says

(Reuters) — China and Southeast Asian countries have made progress in talks on a code of conduct for the disputed South China Sea, the Philippine acting foreign minister said on Tuesday, April 4. China claims almost the entire waterway, through which about $5 trillion in sea-borne goods pass every year. Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam also have claims. “We have made good progress on coming up with a framework for a code on […]

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