West Philippine Sea Research Papers (original) (raw)

Nothing has changed on the attitude of China as regards the West Philippine Sea issue, as it continues to turn the table on the Philippines, that she presents as the aggressor.

The study is conducted to create a critical analysis of the discursive and ideological aspects of the opinion columns in the major broadsheets in the Philippines. This encompasses the three most popular newspaper publications namely:... more

The study is conducted to create a critical analysis of the discursive and ideological aspects of the opinion columns in the major broadsheets in the Philippines. This encompasses the three most popular newspaper publications namely: Philippine Daily Inquirer, The Philippine Star, and The Manila Bulletin. The researchers of this present study gathered an authentic copy of the newspaper columns from the stated publications, containing West Philippine Sea dispute as the topics of the articles since Critical Discourse Analysis has been known for putting a highlight to a particular raging social issues in the society. Thus, the primary corpus of this study uses text analysis to identify the most common linguistic feature in the columns in which conjunctions has been the most frequent one. Also, after distinguishing the most common linguistic cue, the study has to use structural analysis to primarily interpret those linguistic items as to how they are usedinthearticles as well as point out how the columns are structured in terms of the discursive and thematic organization which falls under the microstructure and macrostructure of discourses as far as Teunn Van Dijk is concerned. Thus, through the textual analysis and structural analysis, this study is able to reveal that socializing in different aspects is the most common ideology of the writers of the three major broadsheet in the country as they possess a power in influencing and highlighting the issue on the territorial dispute.

A Call to the Filipino People and Our Allies Dear Country-men, it is absolutely clear that we cannot rely for protection, support and care from the so-called president of our nation, because his loyalty is not to us, the Filipino people... more

A Call to the Filipino People and Our Allies
Dear Country-men, it is absolutely clear that we cannot rely for protection, support and care from the so-called president of our nation, because his loyalty is not to us, the Filipino people but to China.
Sad but true!
Hence, as the heirs and grandchildren of our noble warriors and heroes, we have no choice but to rely to our very selves.
We have to unite and stand as one, with the help and solidarity from our allies, such as dear Vietnam, Japan, Taiwan, the EU and our ASEAN. Together as One, United as One --- we shall win this fight against the imperialism and bullyism of China.
There is Hope!

Cherie Ann R. Lim
AB Foreign Service, FS 302
International Political Economy
Sir Jumel Estrañero
March 24, 2018

An analysis of arbitration over the Philippines v. China case with comparative analysis as to similar cases. It contains why arbitration is possible, what the ruling by the PCA is about, and the impact it has on the nations with... more

An analysis of arbitration over the Philippines v. China case with comparative analysis as to similar cases. It contains why arbitration is possible, what the ruling by the PCA is about, and the impact it has on the nations with territorial claims over the West Philippine Sea

The Basis of Philippine Sovereignty The basis of Philippine sovereignty is not the inexplicable idiocy and unpardonable betrayal of its “national leaders” or even the direction of its fishes and birds, etc., but rather the Will of its... more

The Basis of Philippine Sovereignty The basis of Philippine sovereignty is not the inexplicable idiocy and unpardonable betrayal of its “national leaders” or even the direction of its fishes and birds, etc., but rather the Will of its People, the Integrity of their Territory and Majesty of their Constitution. In a word, the ultimate basis of one’s sovereignty is not directionality but rather the individual and collective sovereignty of each and every citizen of this Republic. This is the moral, political and constitutional basis of Article II, Section 1 which expressly provided that: “Sovereignty resides in the people and all government authority emanates from them.”

Leading scholars of international relations argued that the West Philippine Sea dispute (South China Sea) was a tinderbox waiting to happen. Many analysts fear that the dispute could lead to a direct military conflict if tensions remain... more

Leading scholars of international relations argued that the West Philippine Sea dispute (South China Sea) was a tinderbox waiting to happen. Many analysts fear that the dispute could lead to a direct military conflict if tensions remain at the Panatag shoal. Recently, public interest in the disputed island resurfaced when China, the Philippines and Vietnam traded accusations of repeated incursions. The disputed triangle chain of reefs have caused deep diplomatic divide between the six claimant nations. The tension that was once mutual is now visual and magnified by the sporadic show of deception and

Despite Beijing’s refusal to take part in the proceedings, on 29 October 2015 the Court of Permanent Arbitration (PCA) issued a ruling on jurisdiction and admissibility of the UNCLOS arbitration case launched by the Philippines against... more

Despite Beijing’s refusal to take part in the proceedings, on 29 October 2015 the Court of Permanent Arbitration (PCA) issued a ruling on jurisdiction and admissibility of the UNCLOS arbitration case launched by the Philippines against China. The Court unanimously decided that it had jurisdiction concerning seven of the fifteen claims put forward by Manila, with a decision on a further seven to be reached when considering their merits. The ruling by the PAC is thus a major victory for Manila and maritime democracies, since China’s view that the Philippines had promised to pursue only negotiations, and her assertion that no decision could be taken on maritime zones until delimitation had taken place, were rejected. While the decision on the merits of the case will have to wait until at least next year, and a ruling in favor of Manila does not guarantee in and by itself that Beijing will comply, this is nevertheless a major step forward for the notion that it is right plus might and not just might in isolation, which will determine the future of this vital sea. The paper looks at the court decision, China's reaction, and Taiwan's position.

The Basis of Philippine Sovereignty The basis of Philippine sovereignty is not the inexplicable idiocy and unpardonable betrayal of its “national leaders” or even the direction of its fishes and birds, etc., but rather the Will of its... more

The Basis of Philippine Sovereignty
The basis of Philippine sovereignty is not the inexplicable idiocy and unpardonable betrayal of its “national leaders” or even the direction of its fishes and birds, etc., but rather the Will of its People, the Integrity of their Territory and Majesty of their Constitution.
In a word, the ultimate basis of one’s sovereignty is not directionality but rather the individual and collective sovereignty of each and every citizen of this Republic.
This is the moral, political and constitutional basis of Article II, Section 1 which expressly provided that:
“Sovereignty resides in the people and all government authority emanates from them.”

The 29 October decision by the international arbitration tribunal on jurisdiction and admissibility of the UNCLOS arbitration case launched by the Philippines against China has rightly been interpreted as a victory for Manila. The Court... more

The 29 October decision by the international arbitration tribunal on jurisdiction and admissibility of the UNCLOS arbitration case launched by the Philippines against China has rightly been interpreted as a victory for Manila. The Court unanimously decided that it had jurisdiction concerning seven of its fifteen claims, with a decision on a further seven to be reached simultaneously with their merits, dismissing China’s view that the case involved deciding on maritime borders and that the Philippines had agreed not to pursue compulsory arbitration under UNCLOS. As stressed by the court, this does not imply a favourable decision on the case, with a final ruling not expected until next year. In the meantime, the two parties directly involved, and the many countries (both South China Sea claimants and other interested powers) with a stake in the matter keep jockeying for position. International law does not exist in a vacuum, and it is thus necessary to follow not only the arbitration proceedings themselves but other developments on the ground. In the case of Manila, she has taken two significant steps in the jurisdiction ruling’s wake: further weapons talks with Tokyo, and a fisheries agreement with Taipei. This has also coincided with the arrival of the first two of 12 Korean-built FA-50 combat planes and the signing of an strategic partnership agreement with Vietnam.

Due to the laxity of the United Nations, the initially "pinching" threat of the ISIS has gone beyond the uncontrollable limits, as well as, the expansion of the Chinese territory towards the West Philippine Sea/South China Sea that... more

Due to the laxity of the United Nations, the initially "pinching" threat of the ISIS has gone beyond the uncontrollable limits, as well as, the expansion of the Chinese territory towards the West Philippine Sea/South China Sea that threats the peace around region.

In the communities of the West Coasts of Puerto Princesa City, aside from animal predation, poaching of sea turtles for meat and collection of its eggs for human consumption has been a practice of the locals and according to them sea... more

In the communities of the West Coasts of Puerto Princesa City, aside from animal predation, poaching of sea turtles for meat and collection of its eggs for human consumption has been a practice of the locals and according to them sea turtles has been part of their traditional diet. Despite of the laws protecting these creatures, these practices still continue and if not arrested, the future generations may not encounter a single sea turtle nesting on their beaches.

talipandas, mga dayukdok, mga sinungaling at mga duwag na oportunista ang bansa! Panahon na muling ihiwalay natin ang mga kambing sa mga tupa! Maglabasan tayo ng mga bituka! Sino ang para sa mga Tsino at sino ang para sa mga Pilipino?... more

talipandas, mga dayukdok, mga sinungaling at mga duwag na oportunista ang bansa!
Panahon na muling ihiwalay natin ang mga kambing sa mga tupa!
Maglabasan tayo ng mga bituka!
Sino ang para sa mga Tsino at sino ang para sa mga Pilipino?
Maglabasan tayo ng ating mga Kaluluwa!!!
Nasusulat: Hatulan nawa tayong lahat ng Kasaysayan!!!

This is the final installment in a four-part series devoted to China’s 7 December 2014 document, putting forward her views on the Philippines’ international arbitration case on the South China Sea. Although Beijing is refusing to take... more

This is the final installment in a four-part series devoted to China’s 7 December 2014 document, putting forward her views on the Philippines’ international arbitration case on the South China Sea. Although Beijing is refusing to take part in the proceedings, as confirmed following the Court’s 29 October 2015 ruling on jurisdiction, by issuing this document, and communicating in other ways with the Court, the PRC has failed to completely stay aloof from the case. It is thus interesting to analyze China’s narrative as laid down in that document.

ABSTRACT The Nankai accretionary complex is the most recent addition to the accretionary complexes of southwest Japan and has preserved a record of sediment flux to the trench during its construction. In this study we used U-Pb zircon and... more

ABSTRACT The Nankai accretionary complex is the most recent addition to the accretionary complexes of southwest Japan and has preserved a record of sediment flux to the trench during its construction. In this study we used U-Pb zircon and fission track analysis of both zircons and apatites from sediments taken from the forearc and trench of the Nankai Trough, as well as rivers from southwest Japan to examine the exhumation history of the margin since the Middle Miocene. Modern rivers show a flux dominated by erosion of the Mesozoic-Eocene Shimanto and Sanbagawa accretionary complexes. Only the Fuji River, draining the collision zone between the Izu and Honshu arcs, is unique in showing much faster exhumation. Sediment from the source is not found 350-500 km along the margin offshore Kyushu indicating limited along strike sediment transport. Sediment deposited since 2 Ma shares the dominant source in the Shimanto and Sanbagawa Complexes seen in the modern rivers. Prior to 5 Ma additional sediment was being sourced from further north in more slowly exhumed terrains. Around 9.4 Ma U-Pb zircon ages indicate enhanced erosion from North China craton basement, exposed in northern Honshu. In the middle Miocene, at ~13.4 Ma, the sediment was being derived from a much wider area including the Yangtze Craton. We suggest that this enhanced catchment may have reflected the influence of the Yangtze River and/or the Korean Peninsula in supplying the Shikoku Basin prior to rifting of the Okinawa Trough and migration of the Palau-Kyushu Ridge to form a barrier to transport. The narrowing of provenance into the Nankai Trough partly reflects continued uplift of the Shimanto and Sanbagawa Complexes since the Middle Miocene.

A special report that analyzed issues surrounding the territorial disputes in the South China Sea involving Brunei, China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam. Published by the Yuchengco Center, De La Salle University in 2014.

Manila’s international arbitration bid has been repeatedly rejected by Beijing, which argues that it does not fall under the compulsory arbitration provisions of UNCLOS. Even after the Court ruled onjurisdiction, on 29 October 2015,... more

Manila’s international arbitration bid has been repeatedly rejected by Beijing, which argues that it does not fall under the compulsory arbitration provisions of UNCLOS. Even after the Court ruled onjurisdiction, on 29 October 2015, China stuck to this position, as clear from an official statement the following day. However, despite repeatedly refusing to appear before the court, last year Beijing chose to issue a formal document stating her posture. For some this may simply be a restatement of China’s position, confirming that it will not take part in the proceedings. For others, it amounts to a small victory for the Philippines and the rule of law at sea, since China has finally been unable to completely ignore the proceedings. Whatever one thinks about it, it is useful to examine the document, dated 7 December 2014 (unclear whether any pun intended), while we wait for the Permanent Court of Arbitration to hold the first oral hearings on the substantive aspects of the case, scheduled for late November 2015. We shall be doing so in this four-part series.