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Philippines-China WPS Dispute
Topic Started: Jul 15 2012, 02:28 PM (105,095 Views)
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Senate to look into reported Chinese activities in West PH Sea, says Pimentel
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Posted at May 06 2018 06:54 PM | Updated as of May 06 2018 10:05 PM

MANILA - Senate President Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III on Sunday said a Senate panel will have to confirm first reports that China had installed missiles on its artificial islands in the disputed South China Sea.

Asked if there is a need to look into how the government will respond to the military activities of China in the disputed waters, Pimentel said yes.

"Senate foreign relations committee should first find out what really is happening. Then have a closed-door confidential briefing on how the Department of Foreign Affairs intends to handle what is happening on the ground (after this is confirmed)," he told reporters.


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Another no-brainer, to showcase that there is action, pretending importance to the WPS..
"Senate foreign relations committee should first find out what really is happening. Then have a closed-door confidential briefing on how the Department of Foreign Affairs intends to handle what is happening on the ground (after this is confirmed)," he told reporters.

This is a totally "react, wait an see more". Find out what's really happening? When Cina was constructing, Ph stupidly asked China "what are you doing". When they saw the island, PH askestupidaly asked "What is your intention". When China placed military equipments, PH asked "Why are your putting military". When China placed Radar station, PH asked "What is the purpose".

Now, they will again asked. This is how brilliant several govt politicians. Ask, ask, ask and do nothing. Mga trapo. TEY SHOULD DIRECTLY FILE A PROTEST AND START FORCING THE GOVT AND PRESIDENT TO STOP IGNORING THE FAVORABLE RULING OF UNCLOS/ITLOS.

Dapat sa mga politicians na ito, ay may mag akyat-bahay sa kanila and they should not do any ction but just ask the robber What are your doing.. They should not stop the robberand just ask the robber What is your Intention. They should not call the police but just ask the robber What is your purpose.
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China does not view Philippines as a threat - Palace
Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News

Posted at May 07 2018 01:32 PM

MANILA - The Philippines has no capability to independently verify the existence of anti-ship cruise missiles and surface-to-air missile systems on three of its outposts in the South China Sea, President Duterte’s spokesperson said Monday.

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said he was told by National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. that the Philippines lacks the equipment to independently verify the installation of the missiles, first reported by US media.

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Philippines seeks multilateral approach to China missiles
Paolo Romero (The Philippine Star) - May 7, 2018 - 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is seeking a multilateral approach, including the involvement of the United States and other western powers, in confronting the worsening security situation in the South China Sea following China’s deployment of missiles on artificial islands in the disputed waters, Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said yesterday.

Cayetano also strongly disputed criticisms that the Duterte administration was not doing enough to protest the deployment of anti-ship cruise missiles and surface-to-air missile systems on Fiery Cross (Kagitingan), Subi (Zamora) and Mischief (Panganiban) reefs in the last few weeks.

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‘Military action’ in PH backyard troublesome - Palace
Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News

Posted at May 07 2018 01:43 PM

MANILA - Any military action in the Philippines’ backyard would be troublesome, the Palace said Monday, as China installed missiles in at least three artificial islands located within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone.

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the government is viewing China’s reported installation of missiles in its artificial islands in the Spratlys archipelago with concern, amid criticism Manila was being soft on Beijing despite the latter’s recent actions.

“We view this with much concern, because any possible scenario that would encourage military action in our backyard, in our exclusive economic zone, and in one of the busiest sea lanes in the world, is troublesome,” Roque said in a Palace press briefing.

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China missiles directed at us, says ex-Solgen
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Posted at May 08 2018 09:39 AM

MANILA - A former solicitor general took exception to a Palace official's statement that China's reported missile system in the South China Sea is not directed at the Philippines.

Speaking to ANC Tuesday, lawyer Florin Hilbay said the Philippines is the nearest country to the missile system that was earlier reported by US network CNBC, citing intelligence sources.

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“If you look, it’s only in the Philippines who is not building up our defenses on the features we hold. Why? We’d rather spend our money on education or health,” Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano told Filipino reporters in Hong Kong after attending the Boao Forum for Asia in Hainan, China, last month.

“Of course, we want an aircraft carrier. We want a submarine someday and that’s part of your national security and part of keeping your people safe. But what good is it to have the best military if your people are starving, if your people don’t have jobs. If your people are forced to leave the country and if your people are not safe. So our priority really is building our economy and keeping our people safe,” Cayetano said.



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President Rodrigo Duterte promised to increase the salary of public school teachers after the basic salary of the military and the police have already been doubled.

“I will raise your salary next,” Duterte said in a speech before public school teachers and principals in Davao City on Friday.


The reason why there is slashing of budget for the AFP because the present administration does not care about what will happen after his term. So goes with the Foreign Secretary who is vying to be the governor of the country, or should I say province of China.

I am truly frustrated knowing the personalities that the people have voted are the ones who would sell his own sovereign to a foreign country. As if the heroes that have died for the sake of freedom has been put to nothing. What's the use of celebrating independence day if we are truly not independent.




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a very nice editorial...
https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2018/05/10/1813749/playing-solo-duterte-sure-lose-china

CIC. Maubos na ang yaman, huwag lang ang yabang. His balls bigger than his brain. HIs ego is writing checks his body can't cash
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Villegas slams 'Chinese expansionism,' calls for leaders who'll defend sovereignty
Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News

Posted at May 13 2018 02:17 PM

MANILA - Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas on Sunday slammed Beijing's expansion activities in the disputed South China Sea and "quietly tolerant" officials as he enjoined voters to choose leaders that will defend the Philippines' territorial sovereignty.

China recently confirmed that it installed missiles in the Spratly islands, a move which analysts said threatens international access to the strategic waterway.

Villegas said China's expansionism is only a few miles away from Pangasinan and that the province is now getting Chinese radio programs.

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'We are not giving up West Philippine Sea rights' – Duterte
Christina Mendez (The Philippine Star) - May 16, 2018 - 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has not given up its sovereignty rights over certain areas in the disputed South China Sea, President Duterte insisted yesterday.

Duterte made the claim even after he had discussed the matter in the past with Chinese President Xi Jinping.


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