Philippines Affirms Sovereign Rights in Oil Exploration Agreements
The Department of Foreign Affairs stated that any oil and gas cooperation agreement with China or other foreign governments will strictly adhere to the Philippine Constitution and laws, asserting the country's sovereign prerogatives.
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Any joint oil exploration to follow PH laws, DFA assures
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Sunday assured that any potential joint oil and gas exploration with China, or any other country, will strictly adhere to the Philippine Constitution and existing laws, amid renewed discussions on energy cooperation. In a statement, the DFA emphasized that the Philippines retains sovereign rights over natural
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Any decision to pursue and conclude an agreement on oil and gas cooperation with China or any foreign government will be made solely in accordance with the Philippine Constitution, laws and “full assertion” of the country’s sovereign prerogatives, the Department of Foreign Affairs assured the public yesterday.
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