Duterte 'ignoring' arbitral ruling to make way for joint exploration

WARM TIES. President Rodrigo Duterte shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping before their bilateral meeting in Beijing. Malacañang photo

He had been asked if the planned joint exploration agreements would cover even areas in the West Philippine Sea not being claimed by China.The 2016 arbitral ruling, handed down by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague, invalidated China's expansive claim to the South China Sea. It was a stunning victory for the Philippines as it affirmed the country's rights over the critical water body, rich in natural resources.

around his plan to raise the arbitral ruling with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to Beijing last August.no real change would come out of the mention. Duterte also said if the Philippines and China were to go to war, he would hide in the military ship's kitchen while Del Rosario and Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio should be on the frontlines.," said the Commander-in-chief of the country's Armed Forces.

Impeach Duterte! Treason

Asserting Hague ruling with a whimper and a whisper to Chinese president when they met and just nodding yes

This is already a good balance to keep good relationship with China while still having a foothold on the territory. We are not totally out, however, we have to share with China which is unfortunate. But still is already a win-win scenario in the grand scheme of things.

I guess joint exploration in this case means: 95% of profits goes to China....

What do we expect?

Of course, he is the Commander in Chief.

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