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Carpio reveals DFA’s timely clarification on Duterte’s 2016 statement saved PH Arbitral Tribunal win

By Elijah Roderos | Nov 27, 2018 9:31 PM

A timely clarification by the Department of Foreign Affairs of President Duterte’s statement setting aside the Arbitral Court ruling on the South China Sea dispute saved the Philippine win, Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio said in a forum on Maritime Disputes in the South China Sea Friday.

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Experts demand transparency, warn of China’s ‘hidden agenda’ in Benham Rise venture

By Arianne Christian Tapao | Jan 29, 2018 4:59 PM

Demanding transparency from the government, experts have warned of China’s possible “hidden agenda” after it was granted permission to conduct marine scientific research in the Benham Rise renamed Philippine Rise.