Duterte Ordered Military Plant Flags in 10 Islands, Upgrade runway in Spratly, rename Benham to RIDGE

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Spratly Islands in the West Philippines Sea, Province of Palawan President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the military to occupy and fortify all Philippine-held islands in the West Philippine Sea (South  China Sea)  to assert the country’s claims amid what he says is a race to control territory in...

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China: We respect Philippines' rights over Benham Rise

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said that China has no intention of challenging the Philippines' rights over Benham Rise. FMPRC/Released Beijing clarified that it fully respects the Philippines' rights over the continental shelf in Benham Rise following reports about Chinese survey ships cruising near the region. "I...

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China- Philippines Exchange Statements Over Benham Rise Excursion

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Benham Rise in the North-eastern of Luzon Island of the northern Philippines PH, China exchange statements over ships spotted in Benham Rise Chinese survey ships were reportedly spotted in Benham Rise, one of the Philippines' resource-rich territories recognized by the United Nations, said Defense secretary Delfin Lorenzana. Lorenzana,...

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