‘Strongly opposes’ application of China law beyond its waters

 February 13, 2021

MANILA – The Philippine government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), on Friday, “strongly opposed” any application of China’s new coast guard law beyond Beijing’s maritime entitlements stated under the international law and the 2016 arbitral ruling on the West Philippine Sea… Read More

Only 48 of 60 PH diplomatic notes on WPS addressed by China: DFA

 February 13, 2021

MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has issued a total of 60 diplomatic notes on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) under the Duterte administration but only 48 of them have been addressed by China.Of the 60 notes verbales, it said 45 were issued under the tenure of Secretary Teodoro… Read More