VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Sotto wrong in saying it’s ‘difficult’ to claim exclusivity in PH EEZ
The law establishes the country’s baselines, which were used to map out its EEZ.
Tag Archives: West Philippine Sea
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Allowing China to fish in PH EEZ violates Constitution, local laws
Duterte’s proposition directly violates the Philippine Charter, the Fisheries Code, and the archipelagic baselines law.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Viral Robredo quote on Recto Bank allision FAKE
This story is fake. Don't believe it.
Justice Carpio’s E-book on South China Sea dispute
The political winds have indeed shifted.
VERA FILES FACT SHEET: West Philippine Sea tensions and the Arroyo presidency
What do tensions in the West Philippine Sea have to do with the Arroyo administration?
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Which court ruled on the West Philippine Sea dispute?
In a recent briefing with his defense team, President Rodrigo Duterte denounced the reported move of the U.S. to build depots and unload arms in the Philippines. He said "the missiles of China are pointed at American expeditions" here, and it is the kind of war the country cannot participate in.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Should credit go to Calida for winning the West Philippine Sea case?
In giving a rundown of the Office of the Solicitor General’s accomplishments since he went on board on June 30, 2016, Solicitor General Jose Calida appeared to have grabbed credit from his predecessors.
VERA FILES YEARENDER: Explaining the president: He says, they say
For the Philippines, the second half of 2016 meant listening to President Rodrigo Duterte’s press conferences, often at midnight, and his curses and threats against world leaders, corrupt politicians, and drug lords.
Primer on the PH-China Arbitration
Prepared by the Office of Representative Harry L. Roque Jr. Former Professor of International Law and Constitutional Law, University of the Philippines, College of Law, Former Director, Institute of International Legal Studies, UP Law, Center Vice-President for Southeast Asia and member, Executive Council, Asian Society of International Law Introduction The purpose of this primer is to inform the
