MANILA (November 20) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping has decided to deal and manage the contentious issues in the West Philippine Sea through a “comprehensive strategic cooperation.” “The President and I both agreed to elevate our relationship into one of comprehensive strategic cooperation. This vision charts a clear course for … [Read more...] about PH-China inks “comprehensive strategic cooperation” on West Philippine Sea
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DFA upholds transparency on West Philippine Sea negotiations
DAVAO CITY (August 5)- There are no secret meetings with China on the issue of the West Philippine Sea, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said. "All meetings are on record and some are even on Facebook, which goes to show that there are no secret deals," he pointed out. Cayetano said that all meetings between the administration and the … [Read more...] about DFA upholds transparency on West Philippine Sea negotiations
Duterte to formally kick off maritime research in PH Rise
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte is set to grace a series of commemorative activities including a send-off ceremony on Tuesday that will formally start the marine science research (MSR) to be performed by the country’s premier scientists in the Philippine Rise. The MSR is the first nationally-coordinated research to be conducted in the undersea region off the provinces … [Read more...] about Duterte to formally kick off maritime research in PH Rise
President Duterte to assert arbitration ruling on WPS, Palace says
Singapore — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has given his assurance that the government will stand by the United Nations (UN) Arbitral Tribunal decision awarding the Philippines sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Jr. held a press briefing at the Orchard Hotel here in the Lion City on the sidelines of the 32nd Association … [Read more...] about President Duterte to assert arbitration ruling on WPS, Palace says
