Rappler's latest stories on Benham Rise
Coast Guard gets modern patrol ship from France
The new vessel is the largest and most modern in the PCG fleet and will be used to patrol the West Philippine Sea and Benham Rise as well as to guard against piracy and terrorism
HOAX: Foreign Minister Wang Yi claims Benham Rise as 'Chinese territory'
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How dolphins shaped environmental laws, protected Benham Rise
Oceana Vice President Gloria Estenzo Ramos says the 'dolphin law' is a "prelude to bigger things" and will help protect Benham Rise
Duterte on Philippine Rise, TPB and Buhay Carinderia, North Korea on meeting with U.S. | Midday wRap
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Duterte breaks promise to visit Philippine Rise
The President's son Sebastian Duterte and his closest aide Bong Go ride jet skis around the undisputed Casiguran Bay instead
Duterte on Philippine Rise, Bello applies for Ombudsman post, Albayalde on barangay officials | Evening wRap
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Duterte to visit Philippine Rise from May 15 to 16
Malacañang says President Rodrigo Duterte will send off 50 scientists who will conduct research in Benham Rise, renamed as Philippine Rise
Duterte says he will sail to Benham Rise next week
Will it end up like his promise to ride a jet ski to the Spratlys?
Albayalde on PNP, Bello on ‘endo,’ Trump on Kim | Evening wRap
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Con-Com's proposed charter firms up West PH Sea stance, Sabah claim
The Consultative Committee's proposed Article 1 confers 'constitutional status' on the Hague ruling and introduces the concept of 'sovereign rights' to the constitution
Silliman president to politicians: Protect Benham Rise, not personal interests
Silliman University President Ben Malayang says talks on the resource-rich continental shelf should be a matter of national interest, instead of politicians pursuing personal interests
[WATCH] Rappler Talk: Analyst Aaron Jed Rabena on Philippines-China relations
Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug speaks to Aaron Jed Rabena on how Chinese President Xi Jinping's move toward lifetime rule might affect Philippines-China relations and their maritime dispute
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Duterte on Benham Rise, Duterte on Rappler, PH-Kuwait bilateral meeting | Midday wRap
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Duterte says he would 'go to war' to defend Benham Rise
In comparison, President Rodrigo Duterte has said he cannot afford to go to war over the West Philippine Sea
China’s illegal entry in Benham Rise, Roque on People Power, Pimentel on Duterte-Carpio | Evening wRap
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PH agency wants Chinese names for Benham Rise features nullified
The Philippines' central mapping agency says the data China used for naming the features were collected, without permission, within Philippine jurisdiction
Gov't admits China surveyed Benham Rise without permit
National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon and the Philippine Navy say they lack the capabilities and ships to monitor illegal entry
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Scientists, military officers to attend Benham Rise hearing at Senate
Senate Committee on Science and Technology Chairman Bam Aquino is set to lead the hearing
Duterte jokes: Why not make Philippines a province of China?
The President says negotiations for joint exploration with China are underway. He suggests a sharing scheme of two-thirds for the Philippines and one-third for China.
Philippines on China, Malacanang on Manalo, Quiboloy detained in Hawaii | Evening wRap
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No bad faith on part of China in naming PH Rise features – Roque
Malacañang hopes China will 'understand' that the Philippines will give its own names for the features in the continental shelf
Malacanang on Benham Rise, Kuwait slams deployment ban, Manalo as OFW envoy | Evening wRap
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Valentine message to Cimatu: Declare Benham Bank a 'no-take' zone
Making the declaration will legally protect Benham Bank, the shallowest part of Philippine Rise, from 'human activity,' environmental groups tell Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu
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Philippines rejects Chinese names for Benham Rise features
The Philippines has raised its concern over the names to the Chinese government, says Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque
Duterte: 'Benham Rise is ours'
'The Philippine Rise or the Benham Rise is ours,' says President Rodrigo Duterte
SC upholds re-extension of martial law, Duque on Dengvaxia, Asian stocks plunge | Evening wRap
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Tweaked process for foreign research in Benham Rise focuses on 'security' concerns
National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr says no foreign research will be allowed in 'sensitive areas' in Benham Rise but the process remains largely the same
PH can ban China in Benham, but not other nations – Carpio
The Philippines has no valid ground to disallow other member-states of UNCLOS from conducting marine scientific research in Benham Rise, and will be 'violating UNCLOS' if it does so, says Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio
Duterte on Benham Rise, Napolcom survey, Zuckerberg on Facebook | Midday wRap
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Malacañang: Foreigners can still apply for Benham Rise research
All licenses granted to foreign entities for research in the continental shelf are 'deemed revoked' but they can re-apply for a permit through a system with additional requirements, says Malacañang
Duterte wants foreign scientists out of Benham Rise – Piñol
(UPDATED) Malacañang says President Rodrigo Duterte has 'revoked' licenses for foreign scientific research but foreign entities can still apply for research and exploration in the continental shelf
[OPINION] Letting China into Benham Rise: History lessons for Duterte and Cayetano
With 20 years of experience dealing with China behind us, the Philippines should not let its guard down
Morales on Carandang suspension, Roque on fake news, Taguba ordered arrested | Evening wRap
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DFA data on Benham Rise 'can be misleading' – expert
'It can be misleading because it gives you the wrong impression that there are so many researches going on in Benham Rise,' says maritime expert Jay Batongbacal
DFA vague on number of Benham Rise research requests
Did DFA approve 13 marine scientific research (MSR) applications in Benham Rise for the US alone? Not necessarily.
Calida on Martial Law, Roque on Benham Rise, Pope Francis on fake news | Midday wRap
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Roque says remarks on Benham Rise research misunderstood
The Presidential Spokesman claims he was referring to China, not Filipino scientists and researchers, when he said 'no one can do it, because, apparently, it's capital intensive'
[OPINION] Filipinos exploring Benham Rise region for years
This government’s claim that the Philippines cannot explore Benham Rise without China is a total sham meant to disempower and demean Filipinos and their capacity and capability as a people
Scientists' group refutes Roque, says local experts can do research in Benham Rise
(UPDATES) To utilize resources in Philippine territories, a scientists' group urges the government to support Filipino scientists 'instead of being servile to China in exchange for foreign aid'
Uson returns award, SC lifts TRO on license plates, China and Benham Rise | Midday wRap
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China's 33-day permit to survey PH's eastern seaboard begins
The permit allows China to gather data on the ocean circulation in the Western Pacific, covering the 'eastern side of Luzon and Mindanao'
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Malacañang says Filipinos need China for Benham Rise research
Filipinos alone can't conduct research in the resource-rich underwater plateau because they don't have the needed capital, says Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque
'Benham Rise is ours,' Nene Pimentel says after PH allowed China research
'We would like to emphasize Scarborough Shoal is ours, Kalayaan shoals are ours, that Benham Rise is likewise within our exclusive economic zone,' says the former Senate president
DFA on Benham Rise: 'Same rules for all countries'
The DFA draws flak for supposedly approving a Chinese request to conduct research in Benham Rise, while rejecting a similar request from a French think tank
Alejano: Why let China do research in PH waters, Benham Rise?
Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano claims the Department of Foreign Affairs approved China's request to do scientific research in Benham Rise and other areas while rejecting a similar request from a French think tank
Coast Guard outpost eyed off Cagayan to secure Philippine Rise
The proposed project will be the Philippine Coast Guard's main outpost for monitoring activities at Philippine Rise, which extends from Santa Ana town in Cagayan up to Aurora province
