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in NewsImpression of China giving ‘permission’ to Filipino fishermen is act of ownership, says Nene Pimentel
China giving permission to Filipino fishermen to return to Panatag Shoal is “an act of ownership,” according to former senator Aquilino Pimentel Jr. Former president and founder of PDP-Laban, the party list that selected President Rodrigo Duterte as their standard bearer for the May 2016 presidential elections, said that the issue should be raised to […] More
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in NewsDuterte says Filipinos may be allowed to fish at Panatag Shoal
President Rodrigo Duterte revealed on Sunday, October 23, that a discussion about Scarborough Shoal took place between him and Chinese leaders during his state visit to Beijing last week. He also said that there is hope that Filipino fishermen would be allowed to return to the disputed fishing ground in the West Philippine Sea. In […] More
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in NewsCarpio worries over losing Panatag, but Duterte assures no bargaining with China
Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio expressed worry over the possibility of President Rodrigo Duterte’s concession of the sovereignty over the Panatag Shoal in return for China’s inducements on October 15, Saturday. Carpio stated that, “If Duterte concedes sovereignty, it is a culpable violation of the Constitution, a ground for impeachment… But the more […] More
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in NewsDuterte calls for peace, reveals he stopped daughter Sara from going to Panatag
President Rodrigo Duterte visited Fort Magsaysay on Tuesday, July 26, to speak to soldiers and explain his reasons behind his declaration of a unilateral ceasefire with the CPP/NPA/NDF. He announced this decision during his first State of the Nation Address on July 25. One of the significant points of Duterte’s speech in front of the […] More