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Title:
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Banana growers say territorial dispute with China hurting them
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Author:
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Philippine Daily Inquirer
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Source:
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Inquirer.net
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Date:
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February 19, 2016
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Description:
- DAVAO CITY—China continues to restrict the entry of banana exports from Mindanao, citing quarantine issues, but banana exporters in the island-region suspect the reason is deeper.
Information Archive on Philippine Foreign Policy
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Title:
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US-ASEAN summit fails to isolate China
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Author:
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Federico D. Pascual Jr.
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Source:
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The Philippine Star
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Date:
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February 18, 2016
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Description:
- THE UNITED STATES and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations met at the summit in California early this week to blunt China’s expansionist moves in the maritime area in the region – but could not bring themselves to saying so in their final communiqué.
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Title:
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China FM: Philippines violated agreements by filing arbitration
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Author:
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CCTV.com
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Source:
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CCTV.com
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Date:
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February 18 2016
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Description:
- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has also reiterated that China is actually following the international law by not accepting the arbitration case filed by the Philippines.
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Title:
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Beijing deploys missiles to South China Sea isle
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Author:
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Phlippine Daily Inquirer
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Source:
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Inquirer.Net
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Date:
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February 18, 2016
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Description:
- China has deployed an advanced surface-to-air missile system to one of the disputed islands it controls in the South China Sea, Taiwan and US officials said, ratcheting up tensions even as US President Barack Obama urged restraint in the region.
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Title:
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Philippines will not fight China – Aquino
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Author:
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Joel M. Sy Egco
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Source:
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Manila Times
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Date:
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February 17, 2016
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Description:
- PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino 3rd said the Philippines has no intention of challenging the military might of China, noting that his administration has no plan to rise up in arms against its neighbor over disagreements on some disputed islands in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea).
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Title:
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Obama, ASEAN leaders take up China and trade at California summit
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Author:
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Reuters
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Source:
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Reuters
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Date:
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February 17, 2016
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Description:
- RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. – President Barack Obama gathered leaders from Southeast Asia on Monday to strengthen trade ties and form a common stance on the South China Sea in a summit the White House hopes will solidify U.S. influence in the region.
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Title:
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China sends missiles to disputed South China Sea island
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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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February 17, 2016
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Description:
- Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — China has deployed two batteries of surface-to-air missile launchers on Woody Island in the South China Sea, a United States defense official and the Taiwan defense ministry confirmed on Wednesday (February 17).
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Title:
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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on February 16, 2016
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Author:
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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei
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Source:
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of People's Republic of China
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Date:
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February 16, 2016
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Description:
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference
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Title:
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Joint Statement of the U.S.-ASEAN Special Leaders’ Summit: Sunnylands Declaration
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Author:
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Source:
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Office of the Press Secretary
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Date:
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February 15-16, 2016
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Description:
- We the Heads of State/Government of the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United States of America gathered in Sunnylands, California, on February 15-16, 2016, for a Special Leaders Summit. This Special U.S.-ASEAN Leaders Summit was the first ever to be held in the United States and the very first Summit following the establishment of the ASEAN Community.
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Title:
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Uphold sovereignty, but improve relations with China — VP Binay
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Author:
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Amita Legaspi
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Source:
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GMA Network
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Date:
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February 16, 2016
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Description:
- While saying that the issue on sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea is non-negotiable, Vice President Jejomar Binay said Tuesday night that he will push for improved bilateral relations with China.
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Title:
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PNoy bats for internal and int’l peace
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Author:
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Genalyn Kabiling
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Source:
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Manila Bulletin
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Date:
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February 15, 2016
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Description:
- Rancho Mirage, California — A relentless commitment to the Bangsamoro peace process and a peaceful resolution to the territorial dispute in the South China Sea (West Philippine Sea) will be highlighted by President Aquino in his final appearance during a regional summit in the United States this week.
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Title:
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US: We’ll use only PH bases under Edca
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Author:
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Niña P. Calleja
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Source:
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Inquirer.Net
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Date:
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February 15, 2016
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Description:
- The United States has no plans of building American military bases in the Philippines even with the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (Edca) between the two countries, according to the commander of US forces in the Pacific
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Title:
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US-ASEAN Summit: Preparing for a New Normal
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Author:
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Emirza Adi Syailendra
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Source:
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The Diplomat
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Date:
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February 15, 2016
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Description:
- Can the U.S. and ASEAN find common ground on the South China Sea?
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Title:
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Banana firms explore other growing areas amid China difficulties
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Author:
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Carmencita A. Carillo
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Source:
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Business World Online
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Date:
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February 15, 2016
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Description:
- DAVAO CITY -- The drastic contraction of opportunities in China due to quarantine issues, among other problems, is causing banana growers to consider operations in other countries, starting with the acquisition of land in Ecuador by two firms.
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Title:
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Philippines gains allies in arbitration case vs China – DFA chief
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Author:
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Pia Lee-Brago
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Source:
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The Philippine Star
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Date:
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February 13, 2016
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Description:
- MANILA, Philippines - We are no longer alone. Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario admitted yesterday that he initially felt the country was alone in the arbitration case it initiated against China and in seeking a lasting, legal and durable solution to the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) dispute.
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Title:
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Hishammuddin assures presence of Chinese coast guard ships under control
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Author:
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The Malaysian Insider
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Source:
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The Malaysian Insider
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Date:
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February 13, 2016
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Description:
- Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said the presence of Chinese coast guard ships outside the Gugusan Beting Patinggi Ali waters, about 84 nautical miles from the coast of Miri is under control
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Title:
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Philippines Considers Two-Way Sea Talks With China — If Wins Case at the Hague
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Author:
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Reuters
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Source:
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Jakarta Globe
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Date:
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February 12, 2016
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Description:
- Manila. The Philippines may consider two-way talks with China to resolve a territorial dispute in the South China Sea but only if it wins its case with Beijing at an arbitration tribunal in The Hague, Manila's foreign minister said on Friday (12/02).
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Title:
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Japan, Korea interested in exploring Benham Rise
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Author:
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Rainier Allan Ronda
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Source:
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Philstar.com
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Date:
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February 12, 2016
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Description:
- Japan and Korea have expressed interest in research and exploration of the mineral resource-rich Benham Rise, an underwater volcanic ridge located in the Philippine Sea east of Isabela.
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Title:
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DFA chief: Philippines should initiate talks with China after Hague ruling
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Author:
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Patricia Lourdes Viray
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Source:
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Philstar.com
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Date:
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February 12, 2016
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Description:
- Outgoing Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario on Friday suggested that the Philippines should initiate bilateral talks with China if the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, Netherlands will rule in its favor.
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Title:
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With Del Rosario out, hopes high for better ties with China
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Author:
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Rommel C. Banlaoi
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Source:
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Rappler
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Date:
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February 11, 2016
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Description:
- Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario’s resignation from office effective March 7, 2016 can provide opportunities to repair the Philippines’ damaged bilateral ties with China.