Kalayaan (Philippines)

Type: City
Name: Kalayaan (Philippines)
Country: Philippines
Latitude: 14.35
Longitude: 121.57
population: 7,306
First reported 12 hours ago - Updated 2 hours ago - 1 reports

Grounded ship is RP?s last line of defense

A handful of Marines living on the BRP Sierra Madre, a World War 2-era ship that is grounded on a remote, tiny reef, the Second Thomas Shoal, is the Philippines’ last line of defense against China’s efforts to control most of the West Philippine Sea or ... [Published Tempo - 12 hours ago]
First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 2 reports

Philippines weighs move on China incursion

“We are assessing our options and no one should doubt our resolve to defend what is ours,” said DFA spokesman Assistant Secretary Raul Hernandez.He could not say if the Philippines would be sending any ships to the Ayungin Shoal, which the DFA has reiterated ... [Published Philippine Daily Inquirer - May 22 2013]
Entities: Philippines, China, Manila
First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Philex Mining mulls P12-B share sale in H2

MANILA, Philippines - Philex Mining Corp., the country’s largest miner, is looking to raise P12 billion through a share sale to existing stockholders early in the second half.Proceeds of the planned stock rights offering will allow the company to pay ... [Published Philippine Star - May 22 2013]
First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

As mayor longs for development in Kalayaan, others fear China's 'rape' of the islands

InterAksyon.comThe online news portal of TV5PUERTO PRINCESA CITY Mayor Eugenio Bito-onon Jr. is growing frustrated with his attempts to bring development to Kalayaan Island Group (KIG), his tiny town of 79 hectares that has only one barangay and a population ... [Published Interaksyon - May 22 2013]
First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Only one Chinese vessel left in Ayungin shoal - Navy

MANILA - Only one Chinese government vessel is left in the Ayungin Shoal as of Tuesday, the Philippine Navy said.Navy spokesman on West Philippine Sea issue Col. Edgard Arevalo said that "vessels sighted in Ayungin come and go." As of May 21, only a Chinese ... [Published ABS-CBN News - May 22 2013]
First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

AFP adopts 'do-nothing' strategy in Ayungin Reef

MANILA, Philippines - The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is once again adopting a "do-nothing strategy" in Ayungin Reef, a part of the country’s regime of islands in the hotly-contested Spratlys region being claimed by five other countries including ... [Published Philippine Star - May 22 2013]
First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Navy-Escorted Chinese Fishing Vessels Poaching In PH – DND

Fort San Felipe, Cavite City — Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Voltaire Gazmin revealed yesterday that Chinese fishing vessels escorted by a naval ship continue to poach in Philippine waters.Interviewed during the Philippine Navy’s 115th ... [Published BruDirect - May 22 2013]
First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 4 reports

Manila protests Beijing’s intrusion

The Foreign Affairs Department said Tuesday it might file a diplomatic protest against China following another intrusion by Chinese vessels in the Philippine-occupied Ayungin shoal in the disputed West Philippine Sea.Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary ... [Published Manila Standard Today - May 21 2013]
First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 2 reports

Respect Philippine sovereignty, DFA tells China

MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday appealed anew to China to respect Philippine sovereignty, following reports of presence of Chinese vessels in Ayungin Reef in Kalayaan town, Palawan province. "That is part of the ... [Published ABS-CBN News - May 20 2013]
Entities: Philippines, Vessel, China
First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Retreat

For some reason, Philippine media did not give this item the prominence it deserves: China has effectively occupied Scarborough Shoal. A large Chinese fleet is parked in the area, shooing away Filipino fishermen who dare come near their traditional fishing ... [Published Philippine Star - May 20 2013]
First reported May 19 2013 - Updated May 19 2013 - 1 reports

Chinese harassment at Kalayaan continues, mayor, residents say

THE Armed Forces has not taken any action to protect the officials and residents of the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) town in Palawan despite reports about harassments by Chinese who allgedly continue to intrude and patrol inside their territory.“We have ... [Published Business Mirror - May 19 2013]
First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 4 reports

Kalayaan mayor claims ‘harassment from Chinese ships’

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY -– While on his way back to mainland Palawan early Wednesday morning, Kalayaan Mayor Joel Bito-onon said they were harassed by two foreign vessels in the disputed West Philippines Sea near Ayungin Shoal.In an interview Friday, Bito-onon ... [Published Sun Star Network - May 17 2013]

Quotes

"We have not monitored a number of vessels to be construed as mustering (in the area)" Arevalo said, while stressing that the Navy's defense and security mandate to defend the country's territorial domain are well-settled under the Philippine...
AFP adopts 'do-nothing' strategy in Ayungin Reef [Published Philippine Star - May 22 2013]
...of workers; while the Philippine Trade and General Workers Organization (PTGWO) expressed their support for Legarda, highlighting her initiatives "to improve jobs, raise decent wages for workers, and advance consumer protection."
Legarda Thanks Supporters as 2013 Campaign Ends [Published Senate of the Philippines - May 22 2013]
"China's interference with the sovereign rights and jurisdiction over the West Philippine Sea is a violation of international law, particularly Unclos, the UN [United Nations] charter and the DOC [Declaration on the Code of Conduct]" he added
Philippines files protest vs Chinese incursions [Published Sun Star Network - May 21 2013]
...to China to respect Philippine sovereignty, following reports of presence of Chinese vessels in Ayungin Reef in Kalayaan town, Palawan province. "That is part of the exclusive economic zone and the resources there is limited, only for Filipinos" DFA Assistant Secretary Raul Hernandez saod
Respect Philippine sovereignty, DFA tells China [Published ABS-CBN News - May 20 2013]

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No RP presence in most disputed isles — source [Published Philippines Daily Tribune - 1 hour ago]
Grounded ship is RP?s last line of defense [Published Tempo - 12 hours ago]
Philippines weighs move on China incursion [Published Philippine Daily Inquirer - May 22 2013]
Phl won’t confront China ships [Published Philippine Star - May 22 2013]
Calling A Spade... -- By Solita Collas-Monsod: ... [Published Business World - May 22 2013]
Philex Mining mulls P12-B share sale in H2 [Published Philippine Star - May 22 2013]
As mayor longs for development in Kalayaan, oth... [Published Interaksyon - May 22 2013]
Only one Chinese vessel left in Ayungin shoal -... [Published ABS-CBN News - May 22 2013]
AFP adopts 'do-nothing' strategy in Ayungin Reef [Published Philippine Star - May 22 2013]
Navy-Escorted Chinese Fishing Vessels Poaching ... [Published BruDirect - May 22 2013]
Legarda Thanks Supporters as 2013 Campaign Ends [Published Senate of the Philippines - May 22 2013]
Mayor of island municipality in West Philippine... [Published Positive News Media - May 21 2013]
Manila protests Beijing’s intrusion [Published Manila Standard Today - May 21 2013]
Fresh incursions by Chinese Navy seen [Published Malaya Business Insight - May 21 2013]
PH protests China's 'intrusion' in Ayungin Reef [Published ABS-CBN News - May 21 2013]
Philippines files protest vs Chinese incursions [Published Sun Star Network - May 21 2013]
China, Vietnam building military structures in ... [Published Philippine Star - May 20 2013]
Kissinger on the Mutual Defense Treaty [Published Philippines Daily Tribune - May 20 2013]
Retreat [Published Philippine Star - May 20 2013]
Respect Philippine sovereignty, DFA tells China [Published ABS-CBN News - May 20 2013]
Chinese vessels sighted off Kalayaan [Published ABS-CBN News - May 20 2013]
Chinese harassment at Kalayaan continues, mayor... [Published Business Mirror - May 19 2013]
Bullying by Sino ship alarms gov’t [Published Philippine Star - May 18 2013]
FERSAL Hotel - Kalayaan Launches Newest Promo, ... [Published Prlog - May 18 2013]
Pinoys in disputed island in Spratlys reelect m... [Published ABS-CBN News - May 18 2013]
Nanalong alkalde sa Kalayaan Island binulaga ng... [Published Philippine Star - May 18 2013]
Kalayaan mayor claims ‘harassment from Chinese ... [Published Sun Star Network - May 17 2013]
Foreign ships harass mayor of disputed isle [Published Philippine Daily Inquirer - May 17 2013]
Palawan mayor claims harassment by suspected Ch... [Published GMA News.tv - May 17 2013]
Chinese vessels ‘harasse [Published Philippines Daily Tribune - May 17 2013]
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A Chinese-made globe depicting the nine-dash line, which is disputed by the Philippines, on sale in Manila. Photo: Alan Robles Bookshops selling Chinese-made globes in the Philippines have agreed to withdraw them from sale after being told by the government ...
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