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Retired SC Justice Carpio on ChaCha: “it’s a fraud … we have to oppose this”
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 26 February) – The aim of those who want to change the 1987 Constitution is political rather than economic and this “fraud” must be exposed in various fora and in campuses, retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio said on Sunday. “It’s a fraud. That’s why we have to oppose […].....»»
Carpio: Duterte surrenders PH’s Ayungin rights in China agreement
MANILA, Philippines – Former President Rodrigo Duterte gave up the Philippines’ ownership of Ayungin Shoal under the guise of a “gentlemen’s agreement” with China, former Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio has revealed. The “gentlemen’s agreement” governs Manila’s maintenance and repair of the BRP Sierra Madre, a Philippine Navy vessel grounded in the disputed area. READ:.....»»
China urges ROK to stay prudent on South China Sea issue: Chinese FM
BEIJING, March 28 (Xinhua) -- China urges the Republic of Korea (ROK) to stay prudent when it comes to the South China Sea issue, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday. Lin made the remarks at a regular press briefing when responding to a media query about ROK Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's biased and unfactual comments on the South China Sea issue over the past few days. "China.....»»
Philippines to improve 9 of its islands in South China Sea
MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines is set to enhance the habitability of islands it considers part of its territory in the South China Sea, according to Romeo Brawner, Manila's military chief. These plans are unfolding amid escalating tensions between the Philippines and China, as both nations claim South China Sea territory and have accused each other of provocative actions in the region. Apart fr.....»»
Philippines to enhance habitability of its islands in South China Sea
MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines is set to enhance the habitability of islands it considers part of its territory in the South China Sea, according to Romeo Brawner, Manila's military chief. These plans are unfolding amid escalating tensions between the Philippines and China, as both nations claim South China Sea territory and have accused each other of provocative actions in the region. Apart fr.....»»
Binoldyak ng 2 ex-SC justice: Duterte sumuko sa China
Ayon kay dating Associate Justice Antonio Carpio, isinuko ni Duterte ang mga karapatan ng bansa sa Ayungin Shoal dahil sa kasunduan nito sa China. The post Binoldyak ng 2 ex-SC justice: Duterte sumuko sa China first appeared on Abante......»»
China gets increasingly rambunctious in South China Sea
Hong Kong, April 1 (ANI): Chairman Xi Jinping, as part of his hardening stance against the Philippines, has obviously instructed agencies like the China Coast Guard (CCG), which is directly under his command, to demonstrate greater vigor in the South China Sea. Indeed, Second Thomas Shoal has emerged as a potent flashpoint in the South China Sea, a submerged reef situated 194km west of the Philippine island of Palawan. Th.....»»
Vietnam, Philippines agree to prevent incidents in South China Sea
HANOI, Vietnam: During a state visit to Hanoi by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., this week, Vietnam and the Philippines agreed to prevent untoward incidents in the South China Sea and enhance the cooperation between their coastguards. The two memorandums of understanding (MoU) on security signed by the two Southeast Asian countries, which have competing claims over parts of the South China Sea, cover "incident p.....»»
Vietnam, Philippines agree to enhance South China Sea security
HANOI, Vietnam: During a state visit to Hanoi by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., this week, Vietnam and the Philippines agreed to prevent untoward incidents in the South China Sea and enhance the cooperation between their coastguards. The two memorandums of understanding (MoU) on security signed by the two Southeast Asian countries, which have competing claims over parts of the South China Sea, cover "incident p.....»»
[WATCH] Carpio on People’s Initiative: ‘Nothing to do with economic provisions’
'There is no law to implement the people’s initiative clause of the Constitution,' Carpio tells Rappler.....»»
China urges Philippines to stop provocations in South China Sea
BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- China urges the Philippines to immediately stop violating China's sovereignty and its provocations on Ren'ai Jiao, and return to observing the spirit of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC), Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Monday. Wang made the remarks when asked to comment on a statement made by the Philippine department of.....»»
China coastguard uses water cannons against Philippine ships in South China Sea
MANILA/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s coastguard said it had taken measures against Philippine vessels in disputed waters of the South China Sea on Saturday, while the Philippines decried the moves, including the use of water cannons, as “irresponsible and provocative”. China’s actions led to “significant damage” and injury to personnel on a civilian boat hired to resupply.....»»
Australia, Britain Criticize China for Actions in Hong Kong
SYDNEY - Australia and Britain on Friday criticized China for its actions in Hong Kong and the South China Sea and its support of Russia, after a meeting in which London and Canberra deepened their security ties.The two countries called out 'recent unsafe and destabilizing behavior by China's vessels against Philippine vessels and crew near Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea,' in a statement that contain.....»»
Defense chief Teodoro calls out China for ‘insulting’ Marcos | The wRap
The wRap's highlights: Philippines-China relations, Rewind film, Samsung S24.....»»
China says Philippines ignored South China Sea proposal as tensions rise - BBC.com
China says Philippines ignored South China Sea proposal as tensions rise BBC.com.....»»
Steps taken by China in South China Sea destabilizing – US
Steps taken by China in the South China Sea that were coercive and against international law are “destabilizing” and “deeply unacceptable,” a ranking State Department official said yesterday......»»
China slams Germany for meddling in South China Sea row
Insisting anew on its claim of owning almost the entire South China Sea China has lashed back at other non-Association of Southeast Asian Nations countries allegedly meddling in the maritime disputes of the region......»»
FACT CHECK | Constitutionality, not ‘noble intentions’, basis for allowing joint ventures in West Philippine Sea – Supreme Court
In her column published on manilatimes.net on Dec. 23, 2023, Anna Malindog-Uy proposed, among others, possible joint ventures in the utilization of the resources in the South China Sea to pave the way for a non-confrontational resolution of maritime and territorial claims involving the Philippines and China. The article consistently used the term South China […].....»»
Assertion on Duterte’s ‘gentleman’s agreement’ with China exaggerated – Imee
There was a bit of exaggeration in the assertion of retired Supreme Court justice Antonio Carpio that former president Rodrigo Duterte gave up the Philippines’ ownership of Ayungin Shoal under the guise of a “gentlemen’s agreement” with China, according to Sen. Imee Marcos......»»
Philippines lodges strong protest with China over water cannon attack in disputed South China Sea
Manila [Philippines], March 25 (ANI): In the wake of accusation by the Philippines that the Chinese Coast Guard wounded three of its soldiers during a water cannon attack in the disputed South China Sea, Manila on Monday summoned Beijing's envoy to lodge its strong protest, Al Jazeera reported. The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs, in a statement said that Manila conveyed its "strong protest against the aggressiv.....»»