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In the article, the author discusses the issues involving the maritime dispute between China and the Philippines over the South China Sea (SCS). Also cited are the refusal of China to participate in the arbitration case filed by the Philippines in the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the arguments raised by China over the jurisdiction of the ICJ and the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) on the case, and the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos).

In the article, the author discusses why the cursing by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in his public statements is no minor issue. He advises that Duterte should refrain from using vulgar statements or expletives because he is a president. Also tackled are the Duterte administration's war against illegal drugs, its adverse effects to the need to resolve such other issues as high unemployment and low wages, and the issue against China involving Panatag (Scarborough) shoal.

The article focuses on the author's views on the foreign relations between the U.S. and the Philippines. He stresses on the issue related to the South China Sea, stating that the best way to assure peace is to be prepared for war, however, the Philippines cannot match the military strength of China. He mentions the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement with the U.S. in 2014, allowing the U.S. to construct new facilities and infrastructures and store defense equipment, supplies, and materials.

The author discusses the need for the administration of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to be cautious in addressing territorial issues with China. Topics explored include the ruling issued by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) on this territorial dispute, the involvement of former Philippine Presidents such as Fidel Ramos and Benigno Aquino III in the negotiations, and a comparison between the military strengths of both regions.

The article offers information on activities related to Philippines President-elect Rodrigo Roa Duterte. Topics include Duterte's position on Philippine Sea/South China Sea (WPS/SCS) territorial disputes such as open to bilateral talks regarding the issue; views of Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak on Duterte's victory; and views of Incoming Department of Agriculture Secretary Manny Pinol on corruption in the country's National Food Authority.

The article reports on the stance of China President Xi Jinping concerning the issue of public position on the maritime territorial dispute against Philippines in the South China sea. It states that Chinese president has visited the U.S. and tried to discuss with U.S. President Barack Obama regarding the freedom of navigation and resolve disputes. It also empathizes the concerns of U.S. president over land reclamation and militarization of disputed areas.

The author reflects on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (ASEAN) lack of solidarity in addressing China's aggressions in the West Philippine Sea/South China Sea (WPS/SCS). Topics include the tepid joint statement made by the ASEAN foreign ministers on the territorial dispute in WPS/SCS between China and member countries Brueni, Malaysia, Philippines and South Vietnam, how the statement was dictated by China's allies, and how the author feels about the lack of action from the U.S.

The article announces a demonstration to be held in New York City on July 24, 2015 over China's claiming of territories in the West Philippine Sea and encourages Filipinos to join the event.

The article reports on a legal case brought by the government of the Philippines to the Arbitral Tribunal of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, Netherlands against China over territorial disputes in the West Philippine Sea.

The author reflects on several issues in the Philippines as of July 2015 including its territorial dispute with China and alleged corruption in the administration of Philippine President Benigno Aquino III. Topics discussed include the need for the government to stop depending on U.S. actions over its boundary issues with China after the U.S. government decided not to intervene and the absence of anti-corruption agenda on presidential candidate Jejomar Binay's platform.

The article reports that the U.S. government will not intervene in the strategy of countries with claims over the disputed territories in the South China Sea, according to U.S. State Department spokesman John Kirby.

The article reports that the Chinese government remains open to bilateral negotiations to address its territorial dispute with the Philippines, as stated by Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua a day before a United Nations tribunal decides whether it has jurisdiction over the case filed by the Philippine government in July 2015. Topics discussed include China's alleged militarization of the South China Sea and the Philippine strategy on the case it filed before the international court.

The author offers his views on various topics of interest to the Filipino people. Topics discussed include the position of the U.S. concerning the South China Sea territorial dispute between China and Southeast Asian countries and the claims made by Philippine Representative Ibarra Gutierrez concerning the service contract between the Department of Foreign Affairs and service provider APO Production Unit Inc.

The author reflects on the Philippine independence and politics, as well as the weird behavior of China towards the Western Philippine Sea. Topics covered include the activities for the annual Independence Day celebration in New York City, the return of the Philippine politics to its pre-dictatorship years and the Chinese officials' claim of ownership of the disputed reefs and islets in the South China Sea.

The article reports on Philippine President Benigno Aquino III's attendance in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum on November 11, 2014 in Beijing, China, and the recent developments in the talks about the West Philippine Sea issue. Topics include Aquino's insistence on settling the issue according to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), a Japan-China agreement, and arbitration as a non-hostile move as stated by Philippine Secretary Albert del Rosario.

The article argues on the sea row between the Philippines and China on the Panatag Shoal. Topics discussed include the unresponsiveness of China in facing complaints at The Hague, legal clauses covering the South China Sea and exclusive economic zone, and pressure on the foreign policy of the U.S. Also mentioned is the confusion over Philippine Supreme Court's decision to declare that limitation on the airtime for radio and television advertisement for political candidates is void.

The article reports on the statement issued by Philippine Presidential Communication Operations Office Head Herminio Coloma Jr. in June 2014 concerning China's accusations that the Philippines is deceiving the international community on the South China Sea dispute.

The article focuses on an editorial in the May 13, 2014 issue of the state-run newspaper "China Daily," which accuses the Philippines of being an agent of foreign anti-China forces and warns of sanctions for continuing to challenge China's territorial claims over islands in the West Philippine Sea.

The author talks about Russia's annexation of Crimea and China's claim of ownership of the entire South China Sea/West Philippine Sea. Topics discussed include the acquisition by Russia of valuable property and natural resources and the abstention by China on the United Nations Security Council resolution condemning Russia's action. Also mentioned is the proposed Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and the U.S.

The article reveals that the U.S. has called on China to stop its provocative efforts in stopping the Philippines from maintaining its presence on Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. It mentions the harassment of a Philippine supply vessel by a Chinese coast guard, the written argument submitted by the Philippines to a United Nations tribunal regarding its case against China's claim, and the 2002 Declaration of Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea.

The author comments on Philippine President Benigno Aquino III's state visit to Malaysia in 2014. He asserts that the Philippines may have lost much more than what it gained from the said visit. He notes that Aquino has managed to ask Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak to support the Philippine bid to get the United Nations to arbitrate its dispute with China in the West Philippine Sea, but failed to say anything about the Philippine claim to Sabah.

The author discusses the decision by Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino in encouraging other nations to help stop China's assertion of its claims to the disputed areas of the South China and West Philippine Sea. He discusses the comparison of China's moves to dictator Adolf Hitler's annexation of the Sudentenland, a territory of Czechoslovakia, in 1938 and the comparison between China-Philippine territorial dispute and China's territorial dispute with other Southeast Asian countries.

The author comments on issues of concern to the U.S. and other counties in 2014. Issues he discussed include the controversy surrounding the Church, the winter in February 2014, the rumor involving singer Beyonce and U.S. President Barack Obama, and the tension in Asia-Pacific region due to the grabbing of territories by China.

In the article, the author discusses political and military developments worldwide as of late December 2013, particularly on the possible war breaking out due to sovereign issues in the China Sea. He criticizes the administration of Philippine President B. S. Aquino III and Philippine Congress for failing to recognize the issue. The other topics tackled include China's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) and the AirSea Battle Concept.

The author comments on the diplomatic relations between the Philippines and China. He discusses the apparent failure of the Philippines to comply with its basic commitment to China under the One-China policy as its relations with Taiwan have proceeded in the guise of "people-to-people relations." He also looks at how the Philippines deals with its territorial dispute with China in the west Philippines/South China Sea and notes recent incidents involving the three parties.

The article reports that former Philippine president Fidel V. Ramos praised President Benigno Aquino III for being in control of the country's maritime territory dispute with China, during his speech at the Phillippine Consulate in New York City.

The article discusses U.S.'s support for the Philippines' call for international arbitration to settle its territorial dispute with China in the West Philippine Sea. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met with Philippine Foreign Affairs Albert del Rosario and expressed U.S. concerns over the tensions. Del Rosario and Kerry agreed to work together within the context of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to address the situation in the West Philippine Sea through peaceful means.

The author comments on the response by Philippine President Noynoy Aquino to the conflict between Sulu Sultan Jamalul Kiram III and Malaysia Prime Minister Najib Razak.

The article reports on the decision of China in February 2013 to refuse to accept and return the Notification and Statement of Claim of the Philippine Government to start arbitral proceedings against its nine-dash-line claim in the West Philippine Sea.

The article reports that Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario indicated his commitment to stay in his post amid allegations by Senator Antonio Trillanes IV of mishandled negotiations with China over territorial disputes. The Philippines and China have had a tense standoff over Scarborough Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc. Philippine President Benigno Aquino III is mentioned to have appointed Trillanes as special envoy for backdoor talks with Chinese officials.

This column discusses developments and information of interest to the Filipino communities in the U.S. It cites the admission of Filipina lawyer Karen Jimeno to practice law in New York. It also highlights the territorial dispute between China and the Philippines and a study released by Washington-based think tank Center for a New American Security (CNAS) which outlined what the Philippines needs to have a credible military defense capability.

The article reports that the Philippines could ask the U.S. to deploy spy planes over the South China Sea to help monitor the disputed waters, according to President Benigno Aquino. The U.S. has stressed its neutrality in the long-running territorial dispute, despite offering to help improve the Philippines' inadequate military forces.

The article recommends Philippine President Benigno Aquino III to issue a directive that will assign Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) spokesman Raul Hernandez and Philippine ambassador Sonia Brady to Beijing, China as the only officials who will speak about the issue on the Scarborough Shoal. The author notes the different statements of government officials on the issue. Other topics covered are the position of the U.S. on the Mutual Defense Treaty and Filipino diplomats assigned abroad.

The article reports that the dispute between China and the Philippines over Huangyan Island may be one of the main talking points during President Barack Obama's meeting with Philippine President Benigno Aquino III on June 8, 2012 at the White House. The meeting is expected to strengthen the strategic and economic ties between the U.S and its long-time ally in the fast-growing Asia Pacific region. Highlights of Aquino's U.S. itinerary and his scheduled visit to Great Britain are noted.

The article reports that the Philippines has appealed for U.S. and international support in establishing a minimum credible defense to deal with a worsening territorial dispute with China. According to the author, Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto del Rosario and Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin made the appeal during joint talks with U.S. counterparts Hillary Clinton and Leo Panetta.

The article discusses the biggest topics in Philippine news namely China and Jessica Sanchez. It suggests for the Philippine government to file a complaint and protest against China in the United Nations for aggressively attempting to take a piece of territory owned by the Philippines. It indicates how Jessica Sanchez unified the Filipino-Americans as shown by her retention as an American Idol semifinalist. It cites the Filipinos who made it big in America such as Lea Salonga and Arnel Pineda.

The article highlights a statement made by the commander of the U.S. Marines in the Pacific Lt. Gen. Duane Thiessen that the U.S. and the Philippines have a mutual agreement where both will get involved in each other's defense. He emphasized that the U.S.-Philippine military exercises were not directed at China with respect to the disputed West Philippine Sea. Filipino and American troops were also into veterinary, civic action and disaster response programs in addition to military training.

The article reports that Arizona Senator John McCain has vowed not to allow China to exercise disproportionate control over the West Philippine Sea. McCain is part of a group of U.S. Senators who visited Philippine President Benigno Aquino III. The American senators also stressed the need to strengthen Philippine military and expand American military presence in the Asia-Pacific region.

The author discusses issues related to the 2016 Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) ruling on the West Philippine Sea/South China Sea (WPS/SCS) territorial dispute. Topics discussed include the views expressed by former Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Albert del Rosario on the PCA ruling, the negotiations between the U.S. and China following the issuance of this ruling, and the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the U.S. and the Philippines.

The article discusses the author's view on the West Philippine Sea/South China Sea (WPS/SCS) territorial dispute and the foreign policy approach of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. He argues why the Chinese government will not abide the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) ruling. According to the author, Trump's foreign policy boils down to questions of economic benefit to the country.

The article offers information on the territorial dispute between the U.S. and China regarding South China Sea, military relations between the Philippines and Russia, and a wiretapping bill introduced by senator Panfilo Lacson.

The article reports that former Philippines Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario has praised the Permanent Arbitral Tribunal for its ruling favoring the country's ownership of the South China Sea. According to del Rosario, the ruling affirms the collective belief that right is might and international law is the great equalizer of countries.

A review of the article "Obama, Asean Talk South China Sea, But Not China," which appeared in the periodical "Malaya" is presented.

The article presents the author's views on the overlapping territorial claims in the South China Sea. He cites Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull's call for regional nations to refrain from any construction and prevent and form of militarization. The author contends the erroneous statement of Turnbull and has cited facts on the Chinese activities in the disputed area.

The article focuses on the lecture given by the Philippine Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio T. Carpio regarding the South China Sea and Philippine-China dispute in New York. Topics discussed include the concern expressed by Carpio over the expansion of China, the strength of the position of the Philippines presented by Carpio, and the growth of the support from the member economies of the ASEAN.

The article reports that the Philippines' ongoing territorial conflict with China have prompted it to modernize its military.

The article reports on the lecture delivered by Philippine Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio in which he cited the interpretation by Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou on the Kuomintang government's nine-dash line map of 1947 as a potential ground stop China's territorial grab.

The article reports on the plan by the Philippine government to join the U.S. in calling for a stop to China's reclamation activities in the West Philippine Sea during a gathering of foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in August 2015. Topics discussed include the aggressive and provocative moves by China as it make massive reclamation in the disputed areas, and comments on the issue by Singapore's foreign minister K. Shanmugam.

The article reports on statements from Philippine's Department of Foreign Affairs' spokesman Charles Jose about the possibility for his country to win jurisdiction from the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague, Netherlands over territorial dispute with China.

The article focuses on the need for Filipinos around the world to unite amid the Philippine delegation's effort to convince the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague that the latter has jurisdiction over the Philippines' claim in the West Philippine Sea.