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House probe sought on ‘gentleman’s agreement’ with China

An administration lawmaker is urging the House of Representatives to conduct a probe into the reported gentleman’s agreement on the West Philippine Sea between former president Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping......»»

Category: newsSource: philstar philstarApr 12th, 2024

Sen. Hontiveros seeks probe into ‘gentleman’s agreement’

SENATOR Risa Hontiveros wants to investigate the claim of a "gentleman's agreement" involving the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte and the Chinese government, which restricted the repair and rehabilitation of the BRP Sierra Madre on Ayungin Shoal......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

NSC exec: Gentleman’s agreement not binding

The Philippines will not do anything to jeopardize its occupation of Ayungin Shoal, National Security Council assistant director general Jonathan Malaya said yesterday, underscoring that former president Rodrigo Duterte’s “gentleman’s agreement” with China is not legally binding......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Año slams persistent talks on ‘gentleman’s agreement’

National Security Adviser Eduardo Año denounced yesterday how persistent talk about a gentleman’s agreement, supposedly entered into between the previous administration and the Chinese government, is distracting and even dividing Filipinos on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) issue......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Ex-Pres Duterte denies ‘gentleman’s agreement’ on WPS

Former President Rodrigo Duterte denied claims from his former spokesperson that he entered into a “gentleman’s agreement” with Chinese President Xi Jinping that gave up the rights of the country in portions of the West Philippine Sea (WPS)......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

House probe sought on country’s forest fire fighting capabilities

 A lawmaker is calling on the House of Representatives to probe the government’s capability in combatting forest fires following the series of forest fires in Benguet province and elsewhere......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

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:.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Probe sought into alleged China-based hackers targeting gov’t websites

Sen. Risa Hontiveros filed Senate Resolution 923 on Tuesday, urging the Senate national defense and security committee to conduct a probe into attempts to infiltrate the websites of agencies connected to the defense of the West Philippine Sea......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

China deal ni Digong tatalupan ng Senado

Iimbestigahan ng Senado ang sinasabing ‘gentleman’s agreement’ ni dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte kay Chinese President Xi Jinping sa West Philippine Sea. The post China deal ni Digong tatalupan ng Senado first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

House sets probe on Duterte’s ‘secret deal’ with China

The leadership of the House of Representatives is preparing to look into the so-called gentleman’s agreement between former president Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the West Philippine Sea issue......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Solons agree: House must probe Duterte-China deal

LOS ANGELES, United States — Several lawmakers from both the majority and minority blocs of the House of Representatives have agreed on the need to place under investigation former president Rodrigo Duterte’s so-called “gentleman’s agreement” with China,  as the public must be informed of its every detail. Minority official and ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

House probe on NAIA bed bugs sought

An investigation into bed bugs plaguing the Ninoy Aquino International Airport must be conducted by the House of Representatives, according to Rep. Marissa Magsino......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Marcos: Gentleman’s agreement on South China Sea dispute deliberately kept secret

The “gentleman’s agreement” on the South China Sea dispute forged by the Duterte administration and China was a “secret deal” deliberately hidden from the public, President Marcos said yesterday, as he raised a number of questions about the motive and compromises surrounding the move......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

‘Secret agreement’ with China ‘horrifies’ Marcos

President Marcos is seeking clarification from the Chinese government on the supposed gentleman’s agreement on the West Philippine Sea entered into by Manila and Beijing during the Duterte administration, even as he warned such a deal could have “compromised” the sovereignty and sovereign rights of the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

House and Senate at an ‘impasse’ after senators take exception with loyalty pledge

Gonzales said on Tuesday that the House “(does) not want a word war” and had sought to “temper” the anger of lawmakers by way of a House resolution expressing their collective stance......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Teodoro to Filipinos: Let s not fall for Chinese propaganda

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. reminded the public that they must “not lose sight” of the “main threat” on the sovereign rights of the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea amid purported rumors of the “gentleman’s agreement” with China. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Roque: Xi, Duterte agreed to keep West Philippines Sea status quo

The Philippines under former president Rodrigo Duterte had a “gentleman’s agreement” with China to keep the status quo in the West Philippine Sea, a former Cabinet official said yesterday, as fresh tensions surround the WPS due to recent incursions by Beijing that targeted a Filipino resupply mission and a research team......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Alexa Ilacad ibinandera kung gaano ka-‘gentleman’ si KD Estrada

“IN a world of boys, he’s a gentleman.” Ganyan inilarawan ng aktres na si Alexa Ilacad ang ka-love team niyang si KD Estrada sa isang social media post. Sa Instagram, ibinandera ni Alexa ang appreciation post kalakip ang picture ni KD na may hawak na bouquet of roses. “Appreciation post for the best travel buddy,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Wanted: Gentlemen

A shipload (let’s get that consonant right) of questions has been raised over the “gentleman’s agreement” alleged to have been entered into between former president Rodrigo Duterte and China’s Xi Jinping over the disputed Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024