Recto Bank

Beware of Chinese doublespeak

June 21, 2012 | Opinion

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View from Malcolm By Atty. Harry Roque Jr. Manila Standard Today China’s failure to remove its vessels from Panatag Shoal is clear evidence of Chinese shadow play in the resolution of the dispute. Remember that about a month ago, Chinese authorities declared a fishing ban in the area for a period of two and a half months. Philippine authorities, in an effort to calm the Read More …

President: Recto Bank Explorations Continue

March 19, 2012 | Politics & Government

BY GENALYN D. KABILING MANILA BULLETIN BAGUIO CITY — The government will still pursue oil and gas exploration in the Recto Bank, also known as the Reed Bank, because it is still within its territory, according to President Aquino. The President has downplayed the protest of Taiwan against the country’s plans to search for oil and gas in Recto Bank, insisting the area is not Read More …

‘Recto Bank not part of Spratly Islands’

November 15, 2011 | Politics & Government

By Ryan Ponce Pacpaco Journal.com HONOLULU, Hawaii (via PLDT) — Energy Sec. Jose Rene Almendras clarified that the new found site for oil exploration was not part of the contested Spratly Islands. In press briefing here, Almendras said President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III was referring to the Recto Bank as the new site which is located in the northern part of Palawan. “We just want Read More …