DAVAO CITY ---US President Joe Biden reiterated on Thursday his iron clad defense commitments to Japan and the Philippines, stressing any attack on Philippine aircraft, vessels, or its military in the South China Sea would invoke the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT). “I want to be clear, the United States – United States defense commitments to Japan and the Philippines are iron … [Read more...] about Biden reiterates iron clad defense commitments to PH, Japan
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Duterte calls ASEAN leaders to unite for peace and stability in South China Sea
DAVAO CITY ---- President Rodrigo Duterte called on member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to remain united in pursuing peace, stability and prosperity in the South China Sea. Duterte who attended the 38th and 39th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits via video conference on Tuesday said the regional bloc should pursue these initiatives in … [Read more...] about Duterte calls ASEAN leaders to unite for peace and stability in South China Sea
Convert South China Sea into zone of friendship — De Venecia
BEIJING, China --- Former Philippine House Speaker Jose de Venecia has suggested to temporarily shelve the sovereignty issue of the South China Sea and convert the potentially energy-rich territory into a zone of friendship, peace, cooperation and development. "The disagreement in the South China Sea with conflicting sovereignty claims, may be settled, we believe, … [Read more...] about Convert South China Sea into zone of friendship — De Venecia
PHL-China to complete framework for code of conduct in South China Sea by mid-2017
MANILA, Philippines -- The Philippines is optimistic that the framework for a code of conduct in the South China Sea will be completed within the country’s chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit this year. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) spokesman Robespierre Bolivar said they hoped to finish the framework of the code within target by … [Read more...] about PHL-China to complete framework for code of conduct in South China Sea by mid-2017
