MANILA–Since Benham Rise is part of Philippine territory, Filipinos must exercise their sovereignty over the area and assert their rights. “We must work together and exercise...
MANILA–The Philippine government has denied China’s requests to conduct marine scientific research in Benham Rise, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday said. Maria Lourdes...
MANILA—National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. on Wednesday said that there was no threat from other nations on the sovereignty of the Philippines over the Benham...
BEIJING–The Chinese Foreign Ministry has assured that China will not and will never dispute the Philippines’ rights over the Benham Rise continental shelf beyond 200 nautical...
MANILA—Philippine Navy (PN) ships will now be a common sight in the 13-million hectare Benham Rise which lies off the Aurora and Isabela coast. Department of...
MANILA–There is no problem should the BRP Gregorio Velasquez (AGR-702) be deployed to do another oceanographic and hydrographic survey in the country’s newest territory, the 13-million...
MANILA—A partylist lawmaker at the House of Representatives on Thursday filed a bill seeking to establish a commission to promote the development of Benham Rise, a...
MANILA— China fully recognized Philippine sovereignty over Benham Rise, Acting Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said on Wednesday. In a chance interview, Manalo said Beijing notified...
MANILA—Malacañang on Tuesday asserted that Benham Rise belongs to the Filipino people even as it cited the need for improved capabilities to protect Philippine sovereignty over...
MANILA–To demonstrate Philippine sovereignty and control over Benham Rise, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana is mulling the increase of patrols in the area....