This photo taken on December 31, 2015, shows Filipino children forming a sign 'China Out' during a protest on a beach at Pag-asa island, a remote Philippine-held island in the South China Sea. in the South China Sea claimed by the Philippines. Nearly 50 young Filipinos returned on January 3, 2016 from a remote Philippine-held island in the South China Sea where they had staged a week-long protest against Beijing's claims in the disputed waterway.
The local government of Kalayaan, Palawan – where one of the Spratly Islands is located – has continued to opposein the West Philippine Sea , rejecting proposals from the Philippines and China. In a resolution passed on September 20, the Kalayaan town council formalized its opposition on the proposed oil explorations saying that they will only give China more opportunities to assert its claims in the disputed territory.Kapag natuloy ang joint exploration with China, it would pave the way for other ventures na sila lang ang magiging partner.
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