DFA
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Economic Warnings, Legal Debate, and Maritime Posturing Mark Latest West Philippine Sea Developments
Antonio Carpio, China, DFA, Diplomacy, Economy, IMOA, Maritime Rights, Philippine Navy, Philippines, Sanctions, South China Sea, West Philippine SeaRecent tensions in the West Philippine Sea see China warning of economic fallout, the Philippine Navy remaining focused, legal figures pushing for open diplomacy, the DFA clarifying maritime rights, and China rejecting sanctions against Filipino lawmakers.
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DFA belies alleged PH’s pull-out from Ayungin Shoal
The Department of Foreign Affairs today issued a statement to belie China’s allegation that the country has agreed to pull-out of the Ayungin Shoal. In a remote corner of the South China Sea, 105 nautical miles from the Philippines, lies a submerged reef that Filipinos call Ayungin. In most ways it resembles the hundreds of […]
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DFA won’t comment on report about China’s plan to seize Pag-asa Island from PH
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday said it would not comment on reports regarding China’s plans to seize Pag-asa Island from the Philippines this year. DFA spokesperson Raul Hernandez told reporters in a text message that the department normally does not want to comment on reports that come out in the media. […]
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Statement by the Secretary of DFA on the UNCLOS Arbitral Proceedings against China
Albert del Rosario, Arbitration, China, DFA, International Law, peaceful resolution, Philippines-China dispute, South China Sea, South China Sea Dispute, UNCLOSSecretary Albert del Rosario underscores the Philippines’ commitment to a peaceful resolution in the South China Sea dispute, advocating for the enforcement of international law through UNCLOS arbitral proceedings.