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Pentagon: China military exercises will 'further destabilize' South China Sea
Washington rejects Beijing's territorial claim to much of the South China Sea, including the Paracels
U.S., China back military air rules to avoid mishaps
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations agreeS to guidelines on managing air encounters at the annual meeting of the 10-member bloc's defense ministers
Beijing denies 'militarization' of South China Sea
'The South China Sea islands are Chinese territories,' says China foreign ministry spokesperson Lu Kang, adding this is 'part of the normal training for the Chinese military'
Duterte falsely claims Hague ruling issued during Aquino presidency
'Aquino filed an arbitration case, we won, he was still there. Bakit hindi niya ginawa kung 'yan ang gusto ng mga yellow?' says President Rodrigo Duterte
PH, China agree on 'prudent' cooperation on joint sea exploration
The countries will 'in a prudent and steady way advance cooperation on offshore oil and gas exploration,' says Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi
Roque: One day, we'll thank China for artificial islands
'Clearly, eventually, those artificial islands will be ours if we can ask China to leave,' says Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque
ASEAN, China: We can't take 'calmer' seas 'for granted'
'While the situation is calmer now, we cannot take the current progress for granted,' ASEAN and China say in a draft statement
ASEAN, China aim to start negotiations on sea code
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is set to hold a meeting with other ASEAN leaders and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang
Duterte says Xi downplayed sea militarization in meeting
The Chinese leader also supposedly assures President Rodrigo Duterte that Beijing respects other countries' rights to free passage in the disputed South China Sea
Duterte’s shift toward China threatens ASEAN centrality
The sudden change in Philippines-China relations shows that Chinese influence remains to be one of the greatest challenges to ASEAN centrality when it comes to the South China Sea disputes
China jabs back at Trump's barb over South China Sea
The spokesman also calls for 'restraint' in response to Trump's warning that he will 'totally destroy' North Korea if it threatens the US or its allies
U.S. planning more regular South China Sea patrols – report
The Wall Street Journal says the aim is to create a more consistent posture to counter China s maritime claims
Duterte, Chinese vice premier affirm PH-China ties
The two officials affirm their countries commitment to previously signed deals but leave out any discussion on China s interest in Benham Rise
ASEAN 2017 eyes framework on South China Sea code of conduct
On the year the Philippines chairs ASEAN the bloc aims to finish the framework of a legally binding document governing settlement of disputes in the South China Sea
Duterte to declare Scarborough Shoal a marine reserve
The Philippine President has told Chinese President Xi Jinping about his plan to ban fishing in the shoal says National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr
#AnimatED: ASEAN after The Hague
Will the region’s heads of state take the lead in responding to the arbitral tribunal decision on the South China Sea?
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Yasay hits critics: ASEAN statement didn't weaken PH claim
The Philippine foreign secretary says the ASEAN statement that omits any mention of the Hague ruling favoring the Philippines case against China remains a resounding diplomatic triumph for the Philippines
NSC to Ramos: Begin China talks with 'things we agree on'
The National Security Council chaired by President Rodrigo Duterte gives the guiding principles for former president Fidel Ramos mission to Beijing
Bilateral talks with China still on the table – Palace
The Palace clarifies that the Duterte administration still wants to talk to China after a US senator tweets that the Philippine president has closed the door on the option
Anti-US protests staged at 11 KFC branches in China – report
KFC is a potent symbol of American capitalism in the world s most populous country with over 4 000 branches The protests highlight how foresign firms can be hit by bouts of nationalism in China
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Duterte to confront China on illegal drugs trade
After bigger issues are settled by both countries the Philippine president plans to air his grievances on the involvement of Chinese nationals in the illegal drug trade
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Duterte wants to start bilateral talks with China – Diokno
President Duterte and his Cabinet discussed the unavoidable prospect of talking to Beijing after the West Philippine Sea ruling
Hague ruling: Are we apologizing for our victory?
Without rubbing it in we should be rejoicing that the judgment has been in our favor that we are on the right side of the law that the rights are not only claimed by us but are lawfully ours
Hague ruling: Filipinos, Chinese may fish in Scarborough
The UN backed tribunal recognizes the traditional fishing rights of small scale Filipino and Chinese fishermen in the shoal effectively declaring it as a common fishing ground
PH calls for ‘restraint, sobriety’ amid favorable ruling on sea row
Philippine Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay says the Philippines strongly affirms its respect for this milestone decision to help address disputes in the South China Sea
‘Victory’ rally in Manila ahead of South China Sea ruling
Advocacy groups are anticipating a favorable ruling for Manila hours before the arbitral tribunal in The Hague hands down its ruling on the South China Sea dispute
Aquino's good news as term ends: PH improves fight vs human trafficking
Former president Benigno Aquino III says the Philippines is now fully compliant with the minimum standards of the US Trafficking Victims Protection Act based on a US State Department report
Duterte to United States: Are you with us or not with us?
The president elect wonders if the US will help the Philippines defend its claim over the West Philippine Sea once an international court decides favorably on the country s case against China
Favorable ruling on PH-China sea dispute can be enforced – Carpio
Senator Juan Ponce Enrile pushes for a stronger air force citing how China never attempted to build anything in the West Philippine Sea during Marcos time because of squadron of fighter planes in Palawan
Rodrigo Duterte: Whom should he emulate?
In today’s world great leadership is about acknowledging the limits of power and accordingly pursuing necessary reforms within the coordinates of possibilities Not making grandiose and unrealistic promises
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Beijing summons G7 envoys over South China Sea statement
G7 foreign ministers issue a joint statement this week saying: We are concerned about the situation in the East and South China Seas and emphasize the fundamental importance of peaceful management and settlement of disputes
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PH mulls 'submarine force' amid dispute with China
UPDATED We might have to undergo various aspects of our own military capabilities that had never been part of our needs says President Benigno Aquino III explaining how Philippine policies have been affected by the row with China
US submarine arrives in Subic amid fresh PH-China tension
Through engagements with our partners such as this port visit to Subic Bay we aid in maintaining stability says the commanding officer of the USS Ohio
DFA: No more Chinese vessels in Quirino atoll
Reports say Chinese vessels have been sighted in Quirino Atoll in the disputed South China Sea blocking Filipino fishermen s access to their fishing grounds
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PH asserts rights over claim as China deploys missile in disputed sea
We are also witnessing very aggressive actions by our big neighbor the world’s second largest economy and a nuclear power at that President Aquino says at a forum in Los Angeles
Aquino to raise South China Sea row at ASEAN-US summit
UPDATED ASEAN leaders and US President Barack Obama are expected to discuss economic and security issues including the South China Sea dispute at the 2 day meeting in Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage California
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Japan's Abe arrives in Manila for APEC summit
His trip comes amid talks on a deal that would allow Japan to give military equipment to the Philippines
APEC ministers endorse action plan on food security, ‘blue economy’
The action plan will help ensure the security of the region’s food supply by addressing illegal unregulated and unreported fishing among others says Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario
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