Backbencher by Rod Kapunan
We should have considered the Chinese proposal for a direct negotiation
“Our decision not to accept a direct negotiation, regretfully, was a fatal and complete mistake on our part”
THE country’s foreign experts, instead of simplifying our squabble with China in the South China Sea, complicated the issue.
First, they allowed countries outside of the geopolitical equation to form, create and join the expanded pact by calling for a new alliance, called the “Indo-Pacific,” to justify the participation of India, Canada, United...
Focus on our sovereignty
“Doing things that could prevent the return to power of Duterte could...
US proxies sabotaging de-escalation
“Some media reports claim the Scarborough Shoal as ‘Philippine territory’ which is...
Anti-war movement goes to Cebu
“The US has completed its fuel depot in Cebu that may someday...
Blinken, Austin: Get out, stay out!
“Will the new, second effort of the Philippine government to normalize relations...
A plenum, a visit and the PH’s future
If PBBM is to salvage his presidency, he must firm up now...
We should have considered the Chinese proposal for a direct negotiation
“Our decision not to accept a direct negotiation, regretfully, was a fatal and complete mistake on our part”
THE country’s foreign experts, instead of simplifying our squabble with China in the South China Sea, complicated the issue.
First, they allowed countries outside of the geopolitical equation to form, create and join the expanded pact by calling for a new alliance, called the “Indo-Pacific,” to justify the participation of India, Canada, United...
Focus on our sovereignty
“Doing things that could prevent the return to power of Duterte could...
US proxies sabotaging de-escalation
“Some media reports claim the Scarborough Shoal as ‘Philippine territory’ which is...
Anti-war movement goes to Cebu
“The US has completed its fuel depot in Cebu that may someday...
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