China on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to joint maritime exploration with the Philippines in the South China Sea despite a decision by the Supreme Court striking down as unconstitutional a 2005 deal among the Philippines, China and Vietnam. READ:
decision by the Supreme Court striking down as unconstitutional a 2005 deal among the Philippines, China and Vietnam.
Wang also recalled President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s recent state visit to China, where he and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed joint exploration. In a message to reporters, the DFA said it is carefully studying the Supreme Court decision striking down the Joint Marine Seismic Undertaking of the three countries to look for oil in the West Philippine Sea under the country’s jurisdiction.
Daza noted that it was premature to discuss the case’s legal implications on any future agreement with China because substantive discussions have yet to begin. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri has recommended to the Executive Department to thoroughly study the Supreme Court’s decision. He said the ruling provides that only Filipinos should explore or conduct exploration inside the exclusive economic zone .
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