Why does scarborough shoal belong to the philippines

Duterte then took a "unilateral" decision to make the lagoon at Scarborough a protected marine sanctuary, drawing criticism from local fishermen who feared another blockade.

China vowed to ignore the tribunal's ruling and press on with artificial island building. Yet it denied doing any construction work at the shoal. At his confirmation hearing the new Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Washington should block Beijing's access to its artificial islands. Beijing gained control of the Paracel Islands in following clashes with the South Vietnamese Navy that left about 50 Vietnamese troops dead.

Vietnam and China fought a naval battle on Johnson Reef in the Spratlys in that killed about 70 Vietnamese military personnel. Washington does not want to get into a war with Beijing, but Trump and his cabinet picks have so far issued contradictory statements on the South China Sea. San Miguel says eyeing Cavite semicon hub. October 26, Bentahan ng mga bulaklak sa Dangwa matumal.

NBI nagbabala sa mga delivery scam. Gov't should cushion oil price hike impact— group. DOTr reiterates call to increase public vehicle sitting capacity. NBA: Hawks extend home success by beating Pistons. The writer strongly believe that none of those maps presented by the Philippines proves that Scarborough Shoal belong to the Philippines. Does this mean these places belong to the Philippines too?

We needed these natural resources to fuel our economy and for our survival, and I guess the same thing applies to China. They can extract these resources regardless if environmental safety is observed. Because first of all, the shoal is really far away from their coast and it is the Philippine islands and its citizens who will be greatly affected with hazards of explorations if there would be.

My final view regarding this matter, not to favor out my country, still goes to the Philippines. We have presented substantial, valid and acceptable reasons and proof that will serve as our evidence s good enough to proceed with our claim. Plus the mere fact that the Shoal is just about miles or kilometers west of Subic Bay , Zambales, and is considered as part of the province as it is often referred to as Baju de Masinloc of Zambales , compared to its current distance to China, we can rightfully claim the island as our territory.

A lot of discussions that favors China and even the Philippines was observed during the height of the issue and I guess it is the right time to put an end to it. Let us show them that although we are small and our military weapons are not that advanced as theirs, we can still defend and protect our territories, our people and our nation in a manner that is acceptable to the International rules and conducts.

No comments:. Newer Post Older Post Home. Top export products to China are electronic parts and semiconductors, mineral ores and agricultural products such as bananas, pineapples and marine products. In , the bilateral trade between our two countries reached Malaysia claims part of the Kalayaan Island, while China and Taiwan claim the entirety of the island group.

The nine-dash line represents the maximum extent of Chinese historical claims within the South China Sea. China claims all the islands, reefs, and shoals within a U-shaped line in the South China Sea drawn in as its territory. Scarborough shoal lies within this area.