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Title:
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China can now deploy military assets to South China Sea
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Author:
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Patricia Lourdes Viray
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Source:
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The Philippine Star
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Date:
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March 28, 2017
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Description:
- MANILA, Philippines — Beijing can now deploy military assets to the Spratly (Kalayaan) Islands in the South China Sea as wraps up construction of infrastructures on the "Big Three"—Subi (Zamora), Mischief (Panganiban) and Fiery Cross (Kagitingan) Reefs.
Information Archive on Philippine Foreign Policy
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Title:
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Envoy to Duterte: China determined about sea code of conduct
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Author:
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CNN Philippines Staff
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Source:
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CNN Philippines
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Date:
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March 28, 2017
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Description:
- On the heels of recent controversies in disputed waters, Beijing remains resolved to join efforts in coming up with a code of conduct in the South China Sea.
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Title:
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Small planes for PH Navy signal Japan's growing security role
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Author:
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Carmela Fonbuena
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Source:
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Rappler
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Date:
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March 28, 2017
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Description:
- MANILA, Philippines – The small hand-me-down patrol planes from the former World War II enemy do not look much. But the TC90s that Japan transferred to the Philippine Navy on Monday, March 27, are symbols of a huge leap for Japan as it takes a bigger role in the security of the region.
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Title:
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OPINION: Scarborough Shoal: Will America help us?
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Author:
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Richard Heydarian
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Source:
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ABS-CBN News
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Date:
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March 27, 2017
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Description:
- WASHINGTON, DC – The past few days, during speaking engagements in America’s seat of power, I had the chance to exchange views with senior experts and (former and current) policy-makers with direct knowhow of the state of Philippine-American alliance.
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Title:
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PH receives 2 trainer aircraft from Japan
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Author:
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Jerome Lantin
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Source:
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ABS-CBN News
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Date:
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March 27, 2017
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Description:
- The Philippines on Monday received two of the five TC-90 trainer aircraft that the Japanese government has agreed to lease for use in maritime patrols by Manila.
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Title:
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Dealing peacefully with China
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Author:
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GIL H. A SANTOS
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Source:
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The Manila Times
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Date:
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March 26, 2017
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Description:
- NEWS reports in the Asia-Pacific region last week must have sent serious students of geopolitics and foreign policy makers to deeper analyses and interpretations of the current security situation in the Asean 10 area.
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Title:
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China to build two bridges across Pasig River — Rody
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Author:
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Christina Mendez
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Source:
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The Philippine Star
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Date:
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March 26, 2017
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Description:
- MANILA, Philippines - China will build two bridges across the Pasig River as part of the $10-billion investment package agreed upon by President Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping as a result of the renewed vigor in bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
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Title:
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Philippines’ Duterte seeks alliance with China but defence officials warn of strategic threat
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Author:
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Richard Heydarian
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Source:
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South China Morning Post
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Date:
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March 26, 2017
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Description:
- Since his ascent to power, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has overseen a remarkable shift in his country’s foreign policy, particularly towards China. The tough-talking Filipino leader, who is as notorious abroad as he is popular at home, has described China as a friendly and generous nation, a partner for national development and a potential military ally for the Philippines.
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Title:
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Chinese premier: South China Sea installations 'primarily' civilian
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Author:
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Glenda Kwek, Agence France-Presse
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Source:
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http://news.abs-cbn.com/focus/03/24/17/chinese-premier-south-china-sea-installations-primarily-civilian
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Date:
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March 25, 2017
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Description:
- China is not militarizing the disputed South China Sea, the country's premier said Friday in Australia, claiming defense equipment Beijing has installed on artificial islands is "primarily" for civilian use.
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Title:
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The Real Reason China Is Desperate to Stop THAAD
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Author:
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Grant Newsham
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Source:
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The National Interest
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Date:
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March 25, 2017
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Description:
- Chinese opposition to South Korea’s deployment of the THAAD missile defense system is less about missiles than about an ongoing effort to weaken—and ideally demolish—the United States’ network of formal and informal alliances in Asia that has underpinned the regional order for the last seventy years.
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Title:
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China will never dispute PH’s rights over Benham Rise: Foreign Ministry
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Author:
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Philippine News Agency
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Source:
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Manila Bulletin
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Date:
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March 25, 2017
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Description:
- The Chinese Foreign Ministry has assured that China will not and will never dispute the Philippines’ rights over the Benham Rise continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles from nation’s shore.
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Title:
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Duterte defends 'good' China, lauds contributions to PH
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Author:
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ABS-CBN News
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Source:
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ABS-CBN News
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Date:
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March 25, 2017
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Description:
- President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday defended Manila's relationship with Beijing anew, and lauded the assistance given to his anti-narcotics campaign.
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Title:
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Duterte's 'top guns' off to solicit infrastructure support from Tokyo
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Author:
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CLIFF VENZON
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Source:
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Nikkei Asian Review
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Date:
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March 24, 2017
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Description:
- MANILA -- As the government of President Rodrigo Duterte looks to Japan for investment after firming up deals with China, a high-level Philippine delegation is due in Tokyo on March 27 and 28 to pitch infrastructure projects.
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Title:
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Philippines allows suspended miners to ship out nickel ore
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Author:
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Reuters
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Source:
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Gulf News
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Date:
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March 24, 2017
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Description:
- The Philippines’ environment ministry has allowed eight suspended nickel ore miners to ship out stockpiles of mined ore, sources told Reuters, temporarily boosting supply from the world’s top exporter of the raw metal after a major crackdown.
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Title:
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Philippine Navy sends warship to patrol Benham Rise
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Author:
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Carmela Fonbuena
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Source:
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Rappler
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Date:
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March 24, 2017
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Description:
- MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – The Philippine Navy sent one of its most capable warships to Benham Rise in the wake of reports that China showed interest in the territory that's been declared a part of the country's continental shelf.
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Title:
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China says has no dispute with Philippines over Benham Rise
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Author:
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Reuters
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Source:
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ABS-CBN News
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Date:
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March 23, 2017
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Description:
- China and the Philippines do not and will not have a dispute over Benham Rise, China's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday, referring to a vast area the United Nations has declared to be part of the Philippines' continental shelf.
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Title:
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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on March 14, 2017
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Author:
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Hua Chunying
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Source:
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Foreign Minisitry of PRC
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Date:
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March 14, 2017
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Description:
- Q: Could you talk about the specific arrangement for Vice Premier Wang Yang's visit? Will he meet with President Rodrigo Duterte? What will be the main agenda items? A: Vice Premier Wang Yang will pay an official visit to the Philippines from March 16 to 19. During the visit, he will meet with President Duterte, hold talks with the economic management team of the cabinet of the Philippines, address the opening ceremony of the China-ASEAN Year of Tourism and deliver a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the China-Philippines Economic and Trade Forum. President Duterte paid a successful visit to China last October and China-Philippines relations have been turned around. We have seen an upward momentum in the development of China-Philippines relations, as the two countries deepen their political mutual trust, conduct practical cooperation across the board and resume dialogue and cooperation on maritime issues, delivering tangible benefits to the people of both countries and facilitating regional peace and stability. Last week, Chinese Minister of Commerce Zhong Shan visited the Philippines, where he chaired the 28th Conference of China-Philippines Joint Committee of Trade and Economy and met with six Philippine cabinet ministers, including the Finance Minister, reaching extensive consensus on practical cooperation between the two countries in various fields. We believe Vice Premier Wang Yang's visit will further enhance mutual trust between China and the Philippines, deepen China-Philippines good neighborliness and friendship, advance practical cooperation between the two countries in various fields and take China-Philippines relations to a new level. Q: Regarding media reports about Chinese survey ships cruising waters near the "Benham Rise", Philippine President Duterte said yesterday that those were just research vessels and have not intruded waters of the Philippines. The Philippines and China had reached common understanding on this and the Philippine side had been notified by the Chinese side. As things are going great, the Philippines and China should not fight about ownership and sovereignty. How does the Chinese side comment? A: China welcomes and commends relevant remarks by President Duterte. As he said, China and the Philippines have already communicated and had a friendly exchange of views on the relevant issue, clarified the facts and appropriately handled the issue. I wish to reiterate that China fully respects the Philippines' rights over the continental shelf in the "Benham Rise" and there is no such thing of China challenging those rights. But the basic principle of international law says that the EEZ and the continental shelf do not equate with territories, and a littoral state's exercise of rights over the continental shelf should not hamper such rights as freedom of navigation enjoyed by other countries under international law. Currently, under the concerted efforts of China and the Philippines, the bilateral relationship is developing with a sound momentum and practical cooperation in various areas is picking up speed. This is in line with the common interests and aspiration of the two peoples. From China's point of view, we attach great importance to the good neighborly and friendly partnership with the Philippines, and stand ready to work with the Philippines to implement the two Presidents' consensus of " upholding good neighborly and friendly cooperation, appropriately handling differences, and pursuing common development", bear in mind the larger picture of bilateral relations, continue to enhance mutual understanding and mutual trust, deepen friendly cooperation, and strive for the continued, sound and steady development of bilateral relations.
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Title:
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China-led AIIB approves 13 new members, Canada joins
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Author:
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Reporting by Stella Qiu and Beijing Monitoring Desk; Editing by Jacqueline Wong
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Source:
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Reuters
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Date:
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March 23, 2017
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Description:
- The China-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) said on Thursday it has approved 13 new applicants to join the bank, including Canada, a major ally of the United States, bringing its total membership to 70.
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Title:
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PH, Thailand revive tourism cooperation deal
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Author:
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RAADEE S. SAUSA
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Source:
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The Manila Times
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Date:
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March 23, 2017
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Description:
- THE Philippines and Thailand have resolved to revive a 23-year-old tourism cooperation agreement during the official visit of President Rodrigo Duterte to Bangkok.
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Title:
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PH-China agree on P24.5-B Davao expressway project
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Author:
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Antonio L. Colina IV
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Source:
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Manila Bulletin
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Date:
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March 23, 2017
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Description:
- Davao City – Finance secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III and Chinese Vice Minister Fu Ziying, who is also China’s International Trade Representative recently forged an agreement for the conduct of preliminary feasibility studies for the proposed P24.5-billion Davao City Expressway and the Panay-Guimaras-Negros Island Bridges Project that will help decongest the city’s downtown areas.