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PHILIPINE OIL EXPLORATION DEAL WITH CHINA DEAD
LOCSIN: PH TERMINATED TALKS
The Philippines was the one that initiated the termination of oil exploration talks with China, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. revealed Thursday.In his speech during the Department of Foreign Affairs’ (DFA) Foundation Day, Locsin said both sides tried to negotiate for… Read More
SEA ROW WON’T HINDER POSSIBLE PH-CHINA JOINT OIL DEAL
The ongoing maritime row between the Philippines and China will not hinder plan to possibly hold a joint exploration for oil and gas resources in the disputed West Philippine Sea (WPS), Malacañang said on Tuesday.“Kaya nga po mayroong usapin na habang hindi pa nareresolba… Read More Also Read: CHINA EXPLORING OIL … Continue reading Sea row won’t hinder possible PH-China joint oil deal→
CHINA EXPLORING OIL IN DISPUTED SOUTH CHINA SEA
Chinese scientists drill in contested area amid rising tensions Chinese scientists have carried out deep-sea drilling in the disputed South China Sea to obtain sediment core, according to state media, a move that is expected to fuel tensions in the region. They retrieved the sediment core – measuring 231 metres (758 feet) – using a Chinese-made drilling … Continue reading CHINA EXPLORING OIL IN DISPUTED SOUTH CHINA SEA→
Myanmar’s ex-leader Suu Kyi sentenced to 5 years in prison
ISTANBUL – A junta court in Myanmar on Wednesday sentenced Aung San Suu Kyi, the country’s incarcerated former leader, to five years in prison over alleged corruption.Suu Kyi, 76, was found guilty of receiving bribes of cash and gold from Yangon’s former Chief Minister Phyo Min Thein,… Read More
DUTERTE ON CHINA VS. TAIWAN CONFLICT: A simple mistake could start a warÂ
Government keeps neutral stance on row
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte said his administration will remain neutral amid the escalating conflict between China and Taiwan.Duterte said he was relieved that there is no tension in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) as it allowed the military and police to provide necessary assistance to… Read More
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