West Philippine Sea Dispute

Duterte eyes to invoke defense pact with the US to fight against China

President Rodrigo Duterte said that he would invoke the defense pact between PH and US. He added that he would join and bring his critics. However, the President reiterated that war vs. China would destroy Palawan.

SC Justice Carpio suggests non-war choices vs. China over WPS arbitral ruling

Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio offered non-war options to win against China. Carpio mentioned that creativity and resourcefulness should be used to protect what’s for Filipinos.

DFA Sec. Locsin reveals gov’t findings over allision in Recto Bank

Foreign Affairs Secretary Teddy Locsin Jr. revealed some government findings over the Recto Bank incident. He said that there was no lookout and that everyone was asleep.

Pres. Duterte wants China to assure the rights and safety of Pinoys in WPS

President Rodrigo Duterte wanted China to guarantee the safety of Filipinos in the West Philippine Sea. Duterte is expected to discuss the matter during the bilateral meetings with China.

Pres. Duterte reveals Chinese Pres. Xi’s warning over oil exploration in WPS

President Rodrigo Duterte shared his past conversation with President Xi Jinping over the West Philippine Sea. Duterte said that conducting oil exploration in the WPS could cause “trouble” from China.

Boat captain’s wife supports impeachment of President Duterte

Earlier, President Rodrigo Duterte commented on the possible impeachment for him. The wife of F/B Gem-Vir 1 captain Junel Insigne supported the impeachment. She said that it looked like President Duterte has sided with China.