By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos President Rodrigo Duterte at the 76th UN General Assembly (Screengrab from RTVM) MANILA (Philippines News Agency)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday stressed the importance of the Philippines’ historic arbitral victory against China’s sweeping maritime claims in the South China Sea (SCS). During the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Duterte … Continue reading
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DFA blasts ‘incessant deployment’ of Chinese ships in Pag-asa
By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – Chinese vessels continue to encroach into Philippine waters, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported Saturday after citing the “incessant deployment” and “illegal activities” of these ships near Pag-asa Island in the Kalayaan Island Group. The DFA said it lodged a fresh diplomatic protest on May … Continue reading
Duterte eyes meeting with predecessors to discuss West Philippine Sea dispute
By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (File presidential photo) MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed intent to meet with former presidents to discuss issues concerning the highly-contested West Philippine Sea (WPS), Malacañang said on Thursday. “Iniisip niya (Duterte) imbitahin ang mga dating mga Presidente, ilang mga personalidad para magkaroon ng isang pagpupulong ‘no to discuss the issue … Continue reading
Duterte stance remains ‘friend to all, enemy to none’
Duterte stance remains ‘friend to all, enemy to none’ By Azer Parrocha President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (Presidential photo) MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – President Rodrigo Duterte’s independent foreign policy of being “friend to all, enemy to none” still stands, Malacañang said Tuesday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the remarks in a virtual Palace briefing in response to … Continue reading
Diplomatic means pursued to counter Chinese claims in SCS: PRRD
Diplomatic means pursued to counter Chinese claims in SCS: PRRD By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora DIPLOMATIC MEANS. President Rodrigo Duterte tackles disputed South China Sea in his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday (July 27, 2020). Duterte said his government works without fail to protect the Philippines’ rights in the West Philippine Sea … Continue reading
China shuns war in South China Sea: foreign ministry spox
China shuns war in SCS: foreign ministry spox By Kris Crismundo BEIJING (Philippines News Agency) — Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang said on Tuesday China does not want any escalation of tensions that may lead to war in the South China Sea. In a discussion with journalists participating in this year’s China International Press … Continue reading
DFA: Joint communique on South China Sea reflects ASEAN sentiment
DFA: Joint communique on South China Sea reflects ASEAN sentiment By Leslie Gatpolintan MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday said the joint communiqué that called for non-militarization and self-restraint in South China Sea (SCS) activities reflects the sentiment of majority members of the Association of Southeast … Continue reading
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