MANILA 19 July 2024 – The Philippines and the People’s Republic of China have reached an understanding of principles and approaches that will be observed by both sides in order to avoid misunderstanding and miscalculation in the conduct of the Philippines’ lawful and routine rotation and resupply missions to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin […]
MANILA 18 July 2024 – “The Department of Foreign Affairs takes note of the submission made by Viet Nam to the UN Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf on 17 July 2024 regarding its claim to an extended continential shelf in the South China Sea. The Philippines affirms its claim to its extended
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The Department of Foreign Affairs joins the nation and the international community in commemorating the eighth year of the promulgation of the 2016 Arbitral Award on the South China Sea. The Award is a testament to our unwavering commitment to the rule of law and the peaceful settlement of disputes.
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MANILA 15 April 2024 – The Philippines expresses its serious concern over the increasing tensions between Israel and Iran. We urge all parties to refrain from escalating the situation and to work towards a peaceful resolution of their conflict. The Philippines has long advocated for all states to adhere to the principles of international law
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Click here for the DFA Statement: https://tinyurl.com/24ppzefs 17 March 2024 – The 14 March 2024 statement of the spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry of China on the supposed historic rights and sweeping claims of China on the South China Sea is baseless and misleading. The Philippines has long had sovereignty and exercised administrative control over
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