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DND backs Duterte remarks on arbitral court ruling vs China Published May 6, 2021 12:20pm The Department of National Defense on Thursday backed the statement of President Rodrigo Duterte that the Philippines’ arbitral victory against China’s massive claim in the West Philippine Sea is just a paper fit to be thrown in trash. “According to (Defense) Secretary (Delfin) Lorenzana, what Presidente Duterte said last night regarding the PCA ruling is correct. There is no international law ...

Published May 6, 2021, 7:22 PM Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert Del Rosario on Thursday said it is a “national tragedy” that the President of the Philippines takes the side of China and believes that the landmark ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague is just a “piece of paper” that can be thrown away. Former DFA Secretary Albert Del Rosario (Manila Bulletin) “China, the illegal occupant in the West Philippine Sea, believes that the Arbitral Ruling is a mere...

Former Foreign Affairs secretary Albert del Rosario is urging President Rodrigo Duterte to reject China's "narrative of war" in connection with the continuing dispute involving parts of the South China Sea.

The Straits Times What about China and Philippines?: Inquirer editorial The paper says President Dutertes attitude towards China has seemingly encouraged the trampling over of Philippine sovereignty. President Rodrigo Duterte speaks at Davao International airport in Davao, Philippines, on Sept 8, 2018. PHOTO: REUTERS PublishedFeb 23, 2021, 12:25 pm SGT https://str.sg/JHjR They can read the article in full after signing up for a free account. Share link: Or share via: Sign up or log in to read t...