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President Bong Bong Marcos (PBBM) says he will not ask China to recall its Ambassador to the Philippines

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WPS III

Scarborough standoff and (alleged) one-way compliance

On 2012, a Philippine Navy (PN) surveillance plane monitored Chinese vessels fishing inside the lagoon of Scaborough Shoal or Panatag Shoal.

The Philippines then sent a warship to conduct more surveillance on the Chinese ships. On April 10, soldiers boarded and inspected the vessels. “Large amounts of illegally collected corals, giant clams, and live sharks were found inside the compartments of the first fishing vessel that was boarded by the PN team,” said the Department of Foreign Affairs then.

Two Chinese “maritime surveillance ships” then entered the lagoon, preventing Philippine forces from arresting the fishermen, and a standoff commenced. The United States brokered an agreement to pull out government vessels from the shoal – which Manila said Beijing did not follow. China denies a deal was ever made.

Beijing has occupied and maintained practical control of the shoal and its lagoon since then. According to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), six to eight Chinese vessels stay in and around the shoal at all times. Deployment increased dramatically in mid-May 2024 during a civilian-led mission to the vicinity of the shoal.

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‘Status quo’ among gentlemen

Mere weeks into Rodrigo Duterte’s administration in July 2016, the Arbitral Tribunal announced its ruling, which deemed China’s broad claim on the South China Sea invalid, and affirmed the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone.

Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague

But under Duterte – the same president who promised to plant the Philippine flag on features in the West Philippine Sea via jetski – the Philippines did not make a deal over what would have been a game-changing victory.

Duterte’s main, sometimes solitary, goal in the West Philippine Sea was to secure the safety of civilians.

Duterte’s discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping focused on keeping the status quo in the West Philippine Sea. This has meant that the Philippines could and would not build new things on features it already occupies, nor would it seek out new features to occupy. An exemption was Pagasa Island, located beyond the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone, where a civilian population resides.

In turn, China reportedly agreed not to build in Scarborough Shoal while also not impeding resupply missions to Ayungin Shoal – as long as construction materials were not in the mix.

China uses the term “gentleman’s agreement” to refer to their Duterte-era deals with the Philippines. The term is usually used with respect to Ayungin Shoal.

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The Marcos administration denies any knowledge of the agreement, although China insists its officials were briefed about it.

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New model? No deal.

Even before agreement under Duterte was made, Beijing had long bemoaned Manila’s alleged unfulfilled promise to tow away the BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal.

Beijing brought up the so-called promise to tow the ship again in August 2023. Marcos denied the existence of an agreement, adding that “if there does exist such an agreement, I rescind that agreement as of now.”

After going on about the “gentleman’s agreement” and how the Philippines supposedly reneged on it, the Chinese embassy in Manila introduced a new term: a “new model,” also concerning Ayungin Shoal, allegedly agreed upon under the Marcos administration.

The government’s top officials – from Marcos to Defense Secretary Gibo Teodoro to National Security Adviser Eduardo Año – denied making any such deal. China still insists it was made and agreed on by top security and defense officials, even threatening the release of a supposed recording of a phone call with former Western Command chief Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos where he allegedly confirmed the deal and his boss’ approval.

The alleged wiretapping is now the subject of a Senate investigation. Carlos, now no longer Wescom chief, has been invited to the probe. Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian has also been invited, although he cannot be compelled to attend the Congressional probe.

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Mindanao Peace Process: Opapuru's Keys to Success

  The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) on Monday attributed the success of the Mindanao peace process to the support provided by local and international stakeholders.   "The success of the Mindanao peace process has a vibrant support from the stakeholders as well as the international community," it said in a statement.   OPAPRU bared this after Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian compared the situation of China with Taiwan to those in Mindanao. "We took note about the statement of Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian comparing the internal tension in China with Taiwan to the Mindanao peace process," the body said.   OPAPRU said the Bangsamoro peace process ever since has been facilitated by a third-party country to ensure fairness and maintain the integrity of the peace negotiations. "Now in its implementation phase, the role of the international community in the southern peace process is very crucial to help deliver the peace dividends," it added.   OPAPRU also noted that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., during the UN General Assembly, has earlier showcased the positive experience in the Bangsamoro peace process to which other countries with internal conflicts can replicate. "We encourage countries with similar situations such as ours to follow the same path in resolving conflicts peacefully and not resort to unnecessary threat of force, intimidation, and/or violence," it added.   OPAPRU also believes that the success of the Bangsamoro peace process can be replicated no matter how difficult it is. "We believe that to address the Taiwan Strait Crisis, we need genuine and inclusive dialogue, respect, and good faith by all parties," it noted.   Sources: THX News & Philippine News Agency. Read the full article

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BBM summons China envoy over rising Chinese actions vs PH coast guard, fishermen

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has summoned Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian to express “his serious concern” over the “increasing” actions by China against the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Filipino fishermen.   Malacaang said Marcos summoned Huang on Tuesday afternoon following the deployment of military-grade laser against a PCG vessel in Ayungin Shoal in the…

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China means to resolve differences with PHL, says envoy

China means to resolve differences with PHL, says envoy

BBM FB PAGE CHINA seeks to resolve differences with the Philippines over maritime claims, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian said on Monday, and maintain good overall bilateral relations.     “We are neighbors that cannot be moved away and have every reason to live together peacefully,” he said during the Chinese Embassy’s celebration of its 73rd National Day via Zoom. Mr. Huang…

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How the disgusting CCP operates (and then expects to be praised)

“On Feb. 18, China’s ambassador to the Philippines, Huang Xilian, publicly threatened that if the Philippines did not lift its travel ban, China might retaliate by cutting its imports of Philippine bananas. This was a moment of clarity about how the CCP operates. The travel bans against China through the month of February were amply justified. Indeed, by late February the Chinese were themselves doing what they condemned foreigners for doing, as provincial governments tightened their screening and quarantines of foreigners entering China out of fear that outsiders would bring in more of the virus. So the CCP was telling a trade partner: “Your policy makes us look bad. We will use our economic leverage to punish you if you don’t change your policy and we don’t care if that would put your citizens at greater risk of illness and death.”

....BECAUSE THEY PUT PEOPLE FIRST (imagine if they didn’t..!) source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2020/03/06/commentary/world-commentary/covid-19-crisis-reveals-ccps-true-colors/#.XnjUn7bMwWp

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Chinese Embassy, nakahandang mag-abot ng tulong sa mga apektado ng pagtama ng lindol

INIHAYAG ng Chinese Ambassador na nakahanda ang embahada na mag-abot ng tulong sa mga lugar na tinamaan ng lindol. Nagpaabot ng panalangin ang Chinese Embassy sa mga Pilipinong naapektuhan ng pagtama ng lindol sa ilang bahagi ng Luzon. Sa isang pahayag ni Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian, sinabi nito na handa ang China na magkaloob ng humanitarian assistance sa mga apektado ng lindol sa Pilipinas. Naniniwala naman si Huang Xilian na sa ilalim ng pamumuno ni Pangulong Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. agad ding makakaaahon ang mga Pilipino at makababalik sa normal na pamumuhay. Sa panayam ng media sa Chinese Ambassador, inihayag nito na hihintayin lamang ng embahada ang karagdagang impormasyon mula sa concerned agencies. Kasama rito ang pag-assess sa mga pinsala na dulot ng lindol na batayan ng ipagkakaloob na disaster relief ng embahada. “We need to assess what kind of damages or any casualties but we hope there will be no casualties, no damage, but in case there is we will do our best to help,” pahayag ni Huang. Ang pahayag ng Chinese Ambassador ay kasabay ng ginanap na Unveiling Ceremony ng ‘The Photo Exhibition on the Achievements of China-Philippines Cooperation’ na dinaluhan nito sa Pasay City. Pahayag pa ni Ambassador Huang Xilian sa naturang event, magsi-setup pa sila ng photo exhibitions sa Cebu, Davao, at Baguio, para maipakita ang lalim ng pagkakaibigan ng Pilipinas at China sa marami pang lugar sa bansa. Una nang nagkaroon ng photo exhibitions sa Binondo-Intramuros Bridge, sa Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce, Angeles University, Rizal Park, at Dusit Thani Manila. Sinabi pa ng Chinese Ambassador na tampok sa naturang exhibition ang high-level exchanges at kooperasyon ng China at Pilipinas sa kalakalan at pamumuhunan, pagtugon sa pandemya, at disaster relief. “The historic moments of China-Philippines high-level exchanges and cooperation in trade and various fields selected in this photo exhibition are the distinctive marks of China-Philippines friendship,” ani Huang. Read Full News @ SMNI News Channel Read the full article

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PBBM, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Romualdez Marcos Jr., with Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian, a courtesy visit and officially handed the congratulatory note on behalf of H.E. President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China

PBBM, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Romualdez Marcos Jr., with Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian, a courtesy visit and officially handed the congratulatory note on behalf of H.E. President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China

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China’s Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian visits Cagayan, gives away millions of Pesos worth of Christmas Gift Packs and will be visiting several more Sites there as Cagayan Governor Manuel Mamba asks for China’s help in turning his Province into an International Gateway by building a Seaport, an Airport and a Train System. But this will likely be the targeted by the United States (US) and their Filipino Doggies for SABOTAGE

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Philippines summons Chinese envoy over ‘illegal intrusion’ in inland waters

Philippines summons Chinese envoy over ‘illegal intrusion’ in inland waters

The Philippines said on Monday it had summoned the Chinese ambassador to protest a Chinese navy ship’s “illegal intrusion” in archipelagic waters over which the Southeast Asian country says it has complete sovereignty.The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Ambassador Huang Xilian was summoned by the Acting Foreign Undersecretary Theresa Lazaro over the activities of a Chinese naval…

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Un diplomate chinois fustige les États-Unis qui "transforment la démocratie en une arme"

Un diplomate chinois fustige les États-Unis qui “transforment la démocratie en une arme”

L’ambassadeur de Chine aux Philippines, Huang Xilian, a accusé vendredi les Etats-Unis d’avoir lancé un “Sommet pour la démocratie” qui crée des divisions à travers le monde. Au nom de la démocratie, les Etats-Unis ont mené des interventions militaires en Afghanistan et dans d’autres pays, entraînant la mort de centaines de milliers de civils et le déplacement de dizaines de millions de…

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TESTING THE WATERS Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana says the Chinese coast guard will not interfere when the Philippine Navy deploys supply boats this week to troops on BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. —GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE.

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MANILA, Philippines — The government will send another supply mission to the disputed Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal this week after Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana was assured by China that it would not harass vessels bound for the Philippine-held sand ridge in the Kalayaan Islands in the West Philippine Sea.

Lorenzana told reporters on Sunday that Chinese Ambassador to Manila Huang Xilian had told him “the Chinese will not interfere” when the Philippines deploys boats to bring supplies to the Filipino forces occupying the shoal.

The defense secretary said in a text message that he has been speaking with Huang every day since the Nov. 16 incident wherein one of three Chinese coast guard vessels used a water cannon on two wooden-hulled Philippine boats on a supply mission to Ayungin Shoal. An outrigger of one boat was destroyed during the incident, forcing them to abort their mission and turn back to Palawan.

Lorenzana confirmed that he has instructed the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Western command (Wescom) to proceed with the aborted supply mission to Ayungin.

He said there would be no Philippine Coast Guard or Navy vessel to accompany the mission.

“We will see if they are true to their word as our Navy will proceed with the resupply this week,” Lorenzana added.

In response to Beijing’s claim that the boats were trespassing and were dealt with accordingly by the Chinese coast guard, the defense secretary stressed: “They are the ones violating our sovereign rights within our exclusive economic zone (EEZ).”

He pointed out the country’s EEZ, which includes the area 370 kilometers from the Philippine mainland, was granted to the Philippines by the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos) that was ratified by China.

“Therefore, they have no right to impede, prevent or harass our ships within our EEZ, whether we are fishing or bringing supplies to our detachment in the [BRP] Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal,” he stressed.

The BRP Sierra Madre was grounded in 1999 at Ayungin Shoal after its propellers were badly damaged and has since been converted into a makeshift detachment.

In an interview on Sunday at radio station dzBB, Wescom and Area Task Force West Cmdr, Vice Adm. Ramil Roberto Enriquez said they were fast-tracking the repair of the damaged outrigger of one of the two boats to resume the aborted resupply mission.

He explained that bigger vessels could not be used for the mission due to the risk of running aground and getting stranded.

“We use indigenous boats or local boats in Palawan for trips to Ayungin Shoal,” he pointed out.

Outrage He expressed appreciation for the support of the United States, Australia and Japan and their condemnation of the water cannon incident.

“We have not stopped patrolling our seas. No matter who blocks us we will push through with our mission at the Western command,” Enriquez said.

Australia, Japan, France, Germany, and Canada expressed their support to the Philippines against China’s latest act of provocation within the Philippines’ EEZ in the West Philippine Sea.

The five nations joined the United Nations in calling on China again to abide by international maritime laws and the July 12, 2016, arbitral ruling that invalidated Beijing’s sweeping claims over nearly the entire sea, including the Philippines’ EEZ.

“Australia has consistently expressed support for Unclos, the 2016 South China Sea arbitral award and an open and inclusive region,” said Australian Ambassador Steven Robinson, referring to the Unclos, to which the Philippines and China are parties.

“We continue to work with and support our [Philippine] partners on maritime issues and are concerned with recent destabilizing incidents in the [West Philippine Sea],” he added.

“Japan strongly opposes any unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the East and South China Seas,” said Japan’s Ambassador Koshikawa Kazuhiko.

“Compliance with the 2016 arbitral award and the principle of peaceful settlement of disputes based on international law [and the] Unclos are vital for peace and prosperity for the region,” he added.

Provocation France and Germany issued a joint statement expressing “serious concerns” on the Nov. 19 nighttime incident near Ayungin Shoal, which lies 105 nautical miles (194 kilometers) west of Palawan and within the Philippines’ EEZ.

“France and Germany share serious concerns on [the] latest incidents caused by three Chinese vessels against two supply boats in [the] South China Sea,” tweeted Ambassador Anke Reiffenstuel of Germany and French Ambassador Michele Boccoz.

France and Germany called on China “to refrain from conduct that endangers stability in [the] IndoPacific” and “firmly support dialogue between stakeholders on the basis of international law [and the] Unclos,” they added.

“Canada stands by [the] Unclos and the 2016 South China Sea arbitration decision,” Canada’s Ambassador Peter MacArthur said.

“Recent provocative actions taken against [the] Philippines are inconsistent with obligations of all countries under international law and risk escalation of tensions, to [the] detriment of peace, security and prosperity,” he added.

The Department of Foreign Affairs earlier expressed “outrage, condemnation and protest” against the Chinese coast guard’s “illegal” act of blocking and using water cannons on the two boats headed to the Philippine military detachment in Ayungin.

The United States had called out China for escalating tensions and infringing on freedom of navigation and affirmed that the United States would come to the Philippines’ aid in case of an armed attack on Philippine public vessels in the South China Sea.

“The PRC (People’s Republic of China) should not interfere with lawful Philippine activities in the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone,” the US Embassy said.

“The United States strongly believes that PRC actions asserting its expansive and unlawful South China maritime claims undermine peace and security in the region,” it said.

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THANK YOU CHINA! 谢谢中国！ Xièxiè zhōngguó! 🇨🇳 ❤️ 🇵🇭 Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian：”China to supply 10M vaccine doses to PH in August. Glad to join the handover of 1 million Sinopharm vaccines donated by the Chinese government to the Philippines. Many thanks to President Duterte, Sec Duque，Sec Galvez and other Filipino colleagues for gracing this occasion. The Philippines is now facing the challenge of resurgence of cases. China feels keenly for the Philippine government and people in this trying moment. In light of this, vaccine supply has been increased, and nearly 10 million doses of China vaccines are scheduled to arrive here in August. The total number of China’s vaccine is expected to reach nearly 30 million doses by the end of this month. We sincerely hope these jabs would alleviate substantially the shortage of vaccines and save more lives from the virus.” (at Marco Polo Residences - Cebu) https://www.instagram.com/p/CS7-EI-N29u/?utm_medium=tumblr

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China donates to Philippines 1M doses of Sinopharm vaccine Around 1 million doses of Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccines donated by China will arrive in two batches in Manila on Friday and Saturday, Beijing's envoy to Manila said. Ambassador Huang Xilian said China's donation is part of its "pledge to substantivel... https://trendingph.net/china-donates-to-philippines-1m-doses-of-sinopharm-vaccine/?feed_id=337788&_unique_id=611e1ff8d17b6

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Duterte Tolak Vaksin Covid-19 Sinopharm, Hanya Ingin Pakai Sinovac

 KONTENISLAM.COM - Presiden Filipina Rodrigo Duterte meminta utusan Tiongkok untuk mengirimkan vaksin Covid-19 Sinovac, bukan Sinopharm. Duterte bahkan menolak vaksin Sinopharm. Filipina pada minggu ini menerima 1.000 dosis Sinopharm dari Tiongkok. Namun, menurut Duterte, para ahli Filipina mengatakan vaksin Sinopharm tersebut belum dipelajari di Filipina. Dia mengatakan kepada Duta Besar Tiongkok untuk Filipina Huang Xilian, untuk membatalkan semua vaksin Sinopharm. Sedikitnya seribuan dosis vaksin Sinopharm sudah diminta untuk dibatalkan. “Jangan kirimi kami Sinopharm lagi, jadi tidak akan ada masalah. Saya bilang berikan saja vaksin Sinovac yang digunakan di mana-mana,” ujar Duterte seperti dilansir dari ABS-CBN, Sabtu (8/5). “Sebanyak 1.000 dosis Sinopharm yang ditetapkan agar ditarik kembali, maka tidak akan mengurangi pasokan vaksin,” tambah Duterte. Regulator obat Filipina belum mencabut vaksin Sinopharm untuk penggunaan darurat. Pada Februari, Food and Drug Administration mengeluarkan izin penggunaan darurat untuk penggunaan 10 ribu dosis vaksin Sinopharm. Sinovac, juga memiliki izin penggunaan darurat di Filipina. Menanggapi kritik atas pilihan vaksinnya, Duterte menegaskan akan bertanggung jawab. “Kami menyesal telah melakukan hal-hal yang Anda kritik kepada kami. Kami siap tanggung jawab,” katanya. Organisasi Kesehatan Dunia (WHO) telah menberikan izin penggunaan darurat untuk vaksin Sinopharm. Sementara, vaksin Sinovac masih menunggu. Daftar darurat dari WHO merupakan indikasi bagi regulator nasional tentang keamanan dan kemanjuran suntikan, dan akan memungkinkan vaksin Tiongkok dimasukkan dalam COVAX, program global untuk menyediakan vaksin terutama untuk negara-negara miskin. Sinovac menyumbang sebagian besar dari 4,04 juta dosis Covid-19 yang telah diterima Filipina sejauh ini. Pihak berwenang telah memberikan 2.065 juta dari dosis tersebut. Filipina menargetkan untuk memvaksinasi hingga 70 juta orang atau dua pertiga dari populasinya tahun ini.[jawapos]

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Courtesy Call of His Excellency Wang Yi, State Councilor and

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. warmly welcomed His Excellency Wang Yi, State Councilor and Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, in a courtesy call at the Music Room in Malacañan Palace. Foreign Minister Wang was joined by Assistant Foreign Affairs Minister Wu Jianghao, Ambassador Huang Xilian of the People’s Republic of China to the Philippines and Director-General Liu Jinsong, Department of Asian Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. https://youtu.be/NJhiZ04JFTM On the other hand, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo, Special Assistant to the President Secretary Antonio Lagdameo Jr., Chief of Presidential Protocol and Presidential Assistant on Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Adelio Angelito Cruz, and other DFA officials accompanied President Marcos Jr. in the courtesy call. Foreign Minister Wang arrived in the Philippines on July 5, 2022 upon the invitation of DFA Secretary Manalo. Source: PTV News Read the full article