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Carpio inhibits from kalikasan writ hearing on WPS
MANILA, Philippines — Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio has inhibited from the environmental protection case filed with the Supreme Court (SC) by Zambales and Palawan fishermen aimed at compelling the government to protect marine resources in the West Philippine Sea and stop Chinese environmental depredation in Philippine waters. Carpio confirmed that he has voluntarily inhibited […]
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Chinese ramming vessel still out there – unpunished
Rodrigo Duterte wishes China to guarantee Filipino fishers’ rights and safety, Malacañang stated yesterday. That shows China is boss. The President was referring to Recto Bank, in Philippine exclusive economic zone, where a Chinese steel vessel rammed a Filipino wooden boat. By Constitution and world law the Philippines is the one accountable in its maritime […]
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Did Duterte’s detente with Beijing sink with a Philippine fishing boat in the South China Sea?
The sinking of a Filipino fishing boat by a Chinese vessel has dealt a heavy blow to Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s shift towards Beijing and highlighted the risks to the region from China’s growing assertiveness in the South China Sea, according to analysts. Duterte has been criticised in the Philippines for his response to what […]
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Duterte ‘not belittling’ Constitution with South China Sea remarks: Palace
MANILA- President Rodrigo Duterte was not belittling the Philippine charter when he described as “thoughtless and senseless” a constitutional provision stating that the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the country must be protected by the state, Malacañang said Tuesday. Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo said Duterte, in likening the Philippine constitution to a piece of toilet […]
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South China Sea: US pile pressure on Cambodia after suspected China MILITARY presence
THE US has demanded that Cambodia explain why the country has turned down Washington’s offer to repair a naval base – sparking fears that China’s vast military could be present in the region. The White House was put on high alert when the Cambodian government abruptly refused to allow the US to repair a training […]
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Pentagon says China missile test in South China Sea ‘disturbing’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Pentagon said on Tuesday a recent Chinese missile launch in the South China Sea was “disturbing” and contrary to Chinese pledges that it would not militarize the disputed waterway. The South China Sea is one of a growing number of flashpoints in the U.S.-China relationship, which include a trade war, U.S. […]
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China begins naval exercise in the South China Sea
Here’s a weekly look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons in waters crucial for global commerce and rich in fish and potential oil and gas reserves. CHINA HOLDING NAVAL DRILLS IN SOUTH CHINA SEA China is holding […]
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China has reportedly been practicing sinking ships with missiles in the South China Sea
The Chinese military has been testing anti-ship missiles in the South China Sea, CNBC reported Monday, citing two US officials familiar with the testing. China reportedly tested “anti-ship ballistic missiles,” a possible follow-up to the deployment of anti-ship cruise missiles to the contested waterway last year. The testing of anti-ship ballistic missiles would be a […]
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The United States and China at a Crossroads
Statesmanship and creativity are needed as Washington and Beijing renegotiate a relationship that is too big to fail. America’s Foreign Service officers are important voices for, and representatives of, our country abroad. Your hard work and diplomacy are vital to ensuring that America’s policies and priorities are understood by foreign leaders. I believe your work […]
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Rain or shine
Veteran Filipino broadcast journalist Waldy Carbonell rips a mock Chinese flag after failing to burn it because of the rainy weather on Monday, in Makati to protest against alleged Chinese intrusion into the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone. Carbonell assailed President Rodrigo Duterte for his remarks on the sinking of a Filipino fishing boat in the […]