MANILA — Multisectoral groups led by Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) trooped in front of the Chinese Consulate in Makita on Feb. 10 to denounce the continuing invasion of the West Philippine Sea. China was reportedly building an airtstrip in the Philippine Rise, formerly known as Benham Rise. Progressive groups criticized the government for not protesting…
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Gov’t called to develop marine research, junk joint research with China
“We don’t actually need China or any other country in exploring the potentials of our natural resources if the government is sincere in developing and maintaining our research facilities.”
Fisherfolk group slams joint research with China in PH Rise
“The ‘joint research’ is clearly a new manipulative move by China for territorial expansion and usurpation.”