Robredo warns: Philippines losing arbitral ruling advantage in South China Sea
Vice President Leni Robredo on Thursday urged the Philippines to start planning how it could move forward in protecting its sovereignty in the South China Sea, two years after the landmark ruling invalidating much of China's claims to the disputed waters was handed down......»»
Ex-SolGen says PH-China deal nullifies int’l arbitral ruling
The agreement that the Philippines and China signed last week is tantamount to a "waiver" nullifying the international arbitral court's ruling that affirmed the country's sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea, former Solicitor General Florin Hilbay said on Tuesday. According to Hilbay, the memorandum of understanding (MOU) entered into by both countries only revived China's claim that it owned everything within its so-called nine-dash line in the heavily disputed South China Sea, including waters within the Philippines' 370-kilometer exclusive economic zone known as West Philippine Sea. "Here you have a [foreign] government still claiming the waters and the continental shelf even ...Keep on reading: Ex-SolGen says PH-China deal nullifies int’l arbitral ruling.....»»
Panelo on PH arbitration case vs China: Who will enforce it?
For now, the ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague that validated the Philippines' claims on the disputed territories in the West Philippine Sea is "useless as there is no country or body on earth that can enforce" it against China. READ: Philippines wins arbitration case vs. China over South China Sea Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said this on Tuesday in response to a survey showing opposition of Filipinos on the government's inaction on China's intrusion in the disputed areas, which coincides with the two-day state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping in the country. "The Arbitral ruling cannot be taken away from us. It will be th...Keep on reading: Panelo on PH arbitration case vs China: Who will enforce it? .....»»
ASIAN GAMES BY THE NUMBERS: Hello darkness, my old friend
The dreaded Korean curse continues to live on. Gilas Pilipinas suffered another demoralizing defeat at the hands of its greatest basketball rivals, this time in the 2018 Asian Games. This latest showdown pretty much followed the script we're all familiar with as South Korea's hot shooting from deep ended up being our downfall in the end. [Related: ASIAN GAMES: The curse lives as Korea beats Gilas Pilipinas again] But of course, there's more to our loss than just Korea shooting an insane amount of three-point shots. We'll try to break all of that down here before the Philippines tries to salvage 5th place in the Jakarta games. 56 Total years the Korean curse in the Asian Games has been going on. With today's loss, that number will stretch to 60 as our next chance will be in the 2022 Games. The last time the Philippines beat South Korea in the Asian Games was in 1962. Don't believe anyone who tells you the Korean curse is not real. 1 Total number of wins by the Philippines against South Korea in their last 10 games in a major tournament. The game we won was that memorable home stand in the 2013 FIBA-Asia Championships to advance to the 2014 FIBA World Cup. That was five years ago. Last 10 Philippines-Korea games in major tournaments: Advantage Korea #AsianGames | @abscbnsports pic.twitter.com/Emf8Td5MhY — Paul Kennedy Lintag (@paullintag8) August 27, 2018 25 Total points for Jordan Clarkson for Gilas Pilipinas against South Korea. Safe to say, Clarkson has delivered in his intial stint for Team Philippines. The Fil-am combo guard has delivered everything except a win. Jordan is currently 0-2 for Gilas, losing to China and South Korea. 15 Total points for Jordan Clarkson in the third quarter against South Korea. Just like the China game, Clarkson struggled in the first half before exploding in the third, giving the Philippines a lead as hig as eight against the Koreans. But just like the China game, Clarkson and the rest of Gilas faltered in the fourth and the Koreans take this win on to the semifinals of the Asian Games. No medal for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2018 Asian Games. The Philippines needs one win to surpass its finish from 2014 and two wins to take 5th place. Jordan Clarkson (25 pts vs. KOR) is still looking for his first win with Gilas 📸 Associated Press #AsianGames | @abscbnsports pic.twitter.com/XoDrvSzYHb — Paul Kennedy Lintag (@paullintag8) August 27, 2018 18 Total offensive rebounds for South Korea against Gilas Pilipinas. The Philippines actually didn't do that bad in the rebounding department, losing the entire battle by a total of five rebounds. However, the Koreans had possessions in the second half where they had anywhere from 3-5 attempts at the basket. That certainly helped with their rhythm a little bit and the reigning Asian Games champions started to hit shots in the fourth period, leading to another win over the Philippines. 24 Total number of three-point shots made for both teams. Gilas and Korea each hit 12 treys and the Philippines actually shot better at 41 percent compared to 35 percent for the Koreans. Three-point story South Korea: 12/34 Gilas Pilipinas: 12/29 #AsianGames | @abscbnsports — Paul Kennedy Lintag (@paullintag8) August 27, 2018 Does that count as a win? 3 Total number of three-pointers for Korean reserve Jeon Junbeom, all in the fourth quarter. Jeon didn't play meaningful minutes until the second half and he ended up being the dagger that broke the heart of Gilas. The Korean shooter first drilled a transition three to start the fourth quarter before a corner strike gave the Koreans a 77-70 lead with 5:16 left. The final shot came with exactly two minutes to go as a booming straightaway three pushed Korea up, 89-76. --- Follow this writer on Twitter, @paullintag8.....»»
Philippines should support freedom of navigation in South China Sea to protect own rights
The Philippines should encourage freedom of navigation and overflight operations in the South China Sea as these could strengthen the enforcement of the historic arbitral ruling, Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio said on Thursday. Source link link: Philippines should support freedom of navigation in South China Sea to protect own rights.....»»
Metro Manila wakes up to ‘Province of China’ banners
Filipinos in Metro Manila were shocked Thursday morning to see tarpaulin banners proclaiming the Philippines as a ‘Province of China’ displayed on several footbridges. The appearance of the banners coincided with the second anniversary of the UN Arbitral Tribunal ruling that awarded sovereign rights in the South China Sea (West Philippine Sea) to the Philippines. […].....»»
Philippines should support freedom of navigation in South China Sea to protect own rights
The Philippines should encourage freedom of navigation and overflight operations in the South China Sea as these could strengthen the enforcement of the historic arbitral ruling, Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio said on Thursday......»»
Carpio: 2016 Hague ruling enforced by US, other powers
THE WORLD’S naval powers are doing the “heavy lifting” in enforcing the arbitral tribunal award on the South China Sea dispute two years since its ruling, without the support of its primary beneficiary the Philippines, Acting Chief Justice Antonio T. Carpio said on Monday......»»
‘Alarmed’ by China missiles, Robredo urges gov’t to file diplomatic protest
Vice President Leni Robredoon Sundayprodded the Duterte administration to protest China's installation of missile systems on three reefs claimed by the Philippines. "We urge the administration to take immediate and appropriate actions, including the filing of a diplomatic protest, to protect what is rightfully owned by the Filipino people, in line with the ruling of the United Nations Arbitral Tribunal," Robredo said in a statement. US network CNBC said China had deployed anti-ship missiles and surface-to-air missile system on Kagitingan, Zamora and Panganiban -- three of seven Philippine-claimed reefs that China had seized and transformed into artificial islands. According ...Keep on reading: ‘Alarmed’ by China missiles, Robredo urges gov’t to file diplomatic protest.....»»
Cayetano downplays Hague ruling, says citing UNCLOS enough
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano downplayed the 2016 arbitral award won by the Philippines against China, and said it is enough to cite a 1982 convention in statements about the South China Sea dispute. Cayetano said the Philippines' arbitral award in 2016 also ........»»
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Japan, New Zealand underscore arbitral ruling on South China Sea, angering China
MANILA, Philippines — Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and New Zealand Prime Minister Bill English have expressed concern over the disputed South China Sea fo.....»»
Pressure China on South China Sea? You’re dreaming – Rody
MANILA, Philippines - There’s no point in pressing China to comply with the ruling of an arbitral court invalidating its expansive claims in the South China.....»»
Pressure China on SCS? You’re dreaming – Rody
MANILA, Philippines - There’s no point in pressing China to comply with the ruling of an arbitral court invalidating its expansive claims in the South China.....»»
Philippines will not raise arbitral award in direct talks with China
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will not raise the ruling of a United Nations-backed tribunal on the South China Sea in its bilateral talks with China,.....»»
Gatchalian: Philippines should invoke South China Sea ruling
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government should invoke the arbitral ruling on the South China Sea in filing a protest against a reported Chinese plan.....»»
South of China, west of Philippines
“There will come a day during my term that we will talk about the arbitral ruling (on who owns the South China Sea), but now is the time to talk and be frien.....»»
Rody to raise tribunal ruling to China when minerals are being siphoned out
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday vowed that he will bring up the arbitral tribunal's decision on the South China Sea dispute with.....»»
‘Philippines not deviating from arbitral court ruling on SCS’
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines will not “deviate” from an international tribunal’s ruling that rejected China’s extensive claims in the South China Se.....»»
Duterte: We can share West Philippine Sea oil with China
MANILA, Philippines — Despite maintaining that he will not deviate from an arbitral tribunal's ruling on the South China Sea, President Rodrigo Duterte said.....»»
Yasay reiterates: Duterte will not deviate from tribunal ruling on South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines' top diplomat assured the public that President Rodrigo Duterte will not deviate from the ruling of an arbitral tribuna.....»»