Rappler's latest stories on sea dispute
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
Robredo: China presence in West PH Sea 'most serious external threat since WWII'
Vice President Leni Robredo says asserting the country's rights over the West Philippine Sea goes beyond the welfare of Filipino fishermen: 'It is about our nation's independence, security, and sovereignty'
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
Duterte, Xi give 'go signal' to craft joint exploration framework
Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano is bent on fast-tracking the proposed joint exploration between the Philippines and China in the West Philippine Sea
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
Stop calling it the 'disputed' West Philippine Sea – Carpio
A Hague tribunal 'has already ruled with finality,' says Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio. 'There's no appeal. We are the owners of the resources there.'
Duterte: West PH Sea exploration with China like ‘co-ownership’
'It's like two of us own that. That's better than fighting,' says President Rodrigo Duterte about China's offer for joint exploration in the West Philippine Sea
PH 'aggressively' pursuing joint exploration with China
Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano says the Philippines is looking to a precedent deal from 2005, actually still being challenged before the Supreme Court
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 2017: A wasted opportunity for the West Philippine Sea
'The Philippines' chairmanship wasn't just a missed opportunity; it significantly weakened ASEAN's standing on political-security matters,' Southeast Asia expert Gregory Poling tells Rappler
ASEAN avoids hitting China in Chairman's Statement
ASEAN evades reference to China's militarization of the South China Sea, as it hails the 'positive momentum' in Southeast Asia's ties with China
Duterte, Trump hit South China Sea 'militarization'
The Philippines and the US stress 'the importance of peacefully resolving disputes in the South China Sea, in accordance with international law'
ASEAN, China announce start of Code of Conduct talks
This is the biggest milestone for the past 15 years in crafting a Code of Conduct in the disputed South China Sea
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
ASEAN Summit in Manila to tackle West PH Sea
New DFA spokesman Robespierre Bolivar says the upcoming ASEAN Summit will also be a chance to show the best of the Philippines
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 host Philippines won't raise ruling vs China
UPDATED Philippine Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr stresses the Philippines pragmatic approach toward the West Philippine Sea dispute
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 cite Hague ruling if China siphons off minerals
I cannot let it pass na balewala na lang Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says of the historic ruling over the West Philippine 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
PH-China sea dispute may not be solved ‘in our lifetime’ – Yasay
Our closer ties with China is not going to erode our close ties with the rest of our allies and traditional partners Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay also tells Filipino and Chinese businessmen in Beijing
Chinese ships sail near disputed islands – Japan
The 4 Chinese vessels sailed into waters surrounding disputed islands in the East China Sea and left 90 minutes later the Japan Coast Guard says
#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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PH: China risks being 'losers at the end of the day'
As you can see China is practically alone Philippine Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr says
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
Yasay to raise South China Sea issue in ASEAN
This comes after Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr also discussed the South China Sea dispute at the recently concluded Asia Europe Meeting
Hilbay defends aborted strategy vs China
Ex Solicitor General Florin Hilbay remembers telling the Philippine team I will not be the Solicitor General who sold this case to China
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
Duterte and US officials discuss West Philippine Sea ruling
After the meeting US Senator Chris Murphy tweets and claims Duterte assured them he has no plans to negotiate with China over the West Philippine Sea
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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
PH sea dispute win: Not the time to be meek, US-based group says
Rogelio Santos of the US Pinoys for Good Governance says the Philippines should take advantage of the favorable sea dispute ruling to gain enough leverage to enforce it
EU urges 'peaceful' resolution to South China Sea row
The EU foreign policy chief says the bloc s member states acknowledge the ruling but says the EU does not take a position on sovereignty rows
PH defies China, raises sea row at ASEM
China insists that the Asia Europe Meeting ASEM in Mongolia is not an appropriate venue to discuss the South China Sea
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PH victory over China proves 'right is might' – Del Rosario
The key players behind the Philippine government team that pursued the case against China speak at a UP forum
Dela Rosa on pushers, Duterte on bilateral talks, Brexit cabinet | 6PM wRap
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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
