Gibo: Chinese rules vs South China Sea ‘trespassers’ a provocation
MANILA, Philippines — China’s warning to detain foreign “trespassers” in what it considers its territorial seas is a provocation, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said yesterday.
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Philippines says it will forge security alliances and stage combat drills despite China's opposition
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines will continue to build security alliances and stage joint combat drills in disputed waters to defend its territorial interests, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said Friday, dismissing China’s criticisms of such moves as paranoia.
Palawan fishers anxious about China’s threat to arrest ‘trespassers’
MANILA, Philippines — Palawan-based fishers have expressed fear of getting picked up at sea by the Chinese coast guard and detained for 60 days once Beijing’s new maritime regulation takes effect on June 15.
Taiwan condemns China's military drills as 'irrational provocations'
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan condemned China on Thursday for launching two days of military drills around the self-ruled island, which Beijing called a "strong punishment" for "separatist acts".
NSC: New rules part of China’s ‘scare tactics’
THE National Security Council (NSC) yesterday said Philippines will not succumb to China’s scare tactics, adding Filipinos will continue to sail and fish in the West Philippine Sea despite Beijing’s reported impending implementation of new regulations that will authorize its coast guard to detain foreigners crossing its borders, including in the South China Sea.
DFA: China’s rule on trespassing foreigners inconsistent with UNCLOS
MANILA, Philippines — China’s rule allowing the detention of foreigners believed to have trespassed what it claims to be its borders is inconsistent with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said yesterday.
Tsina kasuhan uli sa int'l court, singilin ng P223-B sa WPS damages — mangingisda | Pilipino Star Ngayon
MANILA, Philippines — Hinimok ng grupong PAMALAKAYA na muling ihabla sa Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) ang Beijing para masingil ito ng bilyun-bilyong pisong danyos sa mga nasirang nitong bahura sa West Philippine Sea.
Fishers say next case vs China should focus on reparations for WPS damage
MANILA, Philippines — A fisherfolk group has urged that the next legal action against China seek reparations for the destruction of the marine environment and resources in the West Philippine Sea following reports of giant clam harvesting in Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal.