UNCLOS
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Germany backs PHL call to settle West PHL Sea disputes through international law
Germany on Thursday backed the Philippines’ call for the settlement of disputes in the South China Sea through international law, a position long frowned on by China, which claims the resource-rich waters nearly in its entirety. While Germany says it does not take sides to the sea row involving the Philippines, China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei […]
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West Philippine Sea – A PTV Special Forum
Arbitration, China, China’s 9-dash line, Diplomacy, Geopolitics, historical claims, International Law, International Relations, Maritime Dispute, National Security, oil and gas, Philippines, PTV Philippines, Regional Stability, resource exploration, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea, Spratly Islands, territorial dispute, UNCLOS, West Philippine SeaThis PTV Special Forum discusses the West Philippine Sea dispute between the Philippines and China. Experts analyze China’s claims, the Philippines’ legal strategy, and the potential implications for regional stability. The forum features discussions on international law, historical perspectives, and the role of diplomacy in resolving the conflict.
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US lawmakers back PHL decision to take China disputes to UN arbitration
(Updated 2:40 p.m.) – A visiting US congressional delegation expressed support on Tuesday to the Philippine government’s decision to take long standing territorial disputes with China before a United Nations arbitration body. Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Carlos Sorreta said the five-man US delegation led by Congressman Edward Royce (Republican, California), chairman of the House committee […]
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Roilo Golez privilege speech supporting West Philippine Sea claim vs China
China territorial disputes, Maritime Rights, Philippines EEZ, Philippines Sovereignty, Roilo Golez, South China Sea claim, UN arbitration, UNCLOS, West Philippine SeaCong. Roilo Golez delivered a privilege speech supporting the Philippines’ claim in the West Philippine Sea, emphasizing the need to challenge China’s territorial assertions through international law and the UN arbitration tribunal.
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PHL takes territorial spat with China to int’l arbitration
Updated 6:27 p.m.) The Philippines has formally notified China that it is bringing their long-standing territorial disputes over parts of the resource-rich South China Sea to international arbitration for a peaceful and internationally-accepted resolution, Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario said on Tuesday. Del Rosario said the Philippines handed a note verbale or diplomatic note […]
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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.
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China’s ‘new rule’ in South China Sea is threat to all countries — DFA
Chinese authorities’ reported plan to board and search ships that “illegally” enter the South China Sea, which includes the West Philippine Sea, is a “direct threat” to all countries, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Saturday. “If media reports are accurate, this planned action by China is illegal and will validate… pronouncements by the Philippines […]