Monthly Archives: November 2019

South China Sea crisis: How Vietnam could mimic Philippines to take on Beijing

  SOUTH CHINA SEA disputes have seen the government in Beijing infuriate smaller nations such as Vietnam, but Hanoi may use the Philippines as inspiration as they look to fend off aggression in the region, Prashanth Parameswaran highlights. As Chinese President Xi Jinping aims to assert dominance in the South China Sea, his Nine-Dash Line […]

South China Sea crisis: Beijing defied by Philippines in power move as tensions rise

  SOUTH CHINA SEA disputes between China and the Philippines are set to take another tense turn as Manila plans to seize control of oil and gas in the region despite Beijing fury. PXP Energy Corporation in the Philippines has requested permission from the country’s Department of Energy to capitalise on the resource rich Malampaya […]

Philippines’ PXP eyes Malampaya facilities for South China Sea gas project

  MANILA (Reuters) – PXP Energy Corp said on Tuesday it has submitted an unsolicited proposal to the Philippines’ Department of Energy to develop and utilize the Malampaya natural gas facilities in the South China Sea for a planned integrated gas hub venture. The Malampaya gas-to-power project, developed and operated by Shell Philippines Exploration BV […]

Analyst warns PH vs joint exploration with China in disputed S. China Sea

  WASHINGTON, DC—A senior analyst of a US-based think-tank has warned the Philippines against entering into joint exploration of South China Sea resources with China, saying it might compromise Philippine sovereignty. Speaking to Filipino journalists, RAND Corporation’s Derek Grossman said the Philippines should weigh the costs and benefits of a joint exploration with China in […]