Manila Bulletin
Padilla: Let PH, China discuss joint exploration agreement
The Philippines and China have initiated discussions regarding potential joint oil and gas exploration in the West Philippine Sea.
Senator Robin Padilla advocates for the Philippines to engage in discussions with China on joint exploration in the West Philippine Sea, citing the country's need for imported oil and untapped reserves.
Padilla expressed confidence in President Bongbong Marcos's commitment to upholding Philippine sovereignty and the Constitution during these discussions.
He emphasized the importance of an open mind and diplomacy in approaching the issue.
Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla referred to the West Philippine Sea as the country's "gold mine".
Initial discussions have not yet progressed to working-level talks, and any future agreement must comply with the 1987 Philippine Constitution, international law, the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, and the 2016 Arbitration Award.
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has assured that any resource exploration in the West Philippine Sea will be governed by the Philippine Constitution.
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