China Says Manila Signed a "Secret" South China Sea Deal: A Fact Check | Vantage with Palki Sharma

China Says Manila Signed a "Secret" South China Sea Deal: A Fact Check | Vantage with Palki Sharma
China has claimed that the Philippines' agreed to a "secret deal" to maintain peace in the disputed Second Thomas Shoal region of the South China Sea- a place Manila asserts its claim over, despite China's repeated provocations. According to Beijing, a "gentlemen's agreement" was reached when a Chinese diplomat connected with Manila's head of the Western Command of military. To cement its claim, China released an audio clip of the purported conversation for a few journalists. However, the Philippines has rejected the claim, stating that only the President can sign international agreements. Manila has slammed the Chinese claims - with Philippine officials calling for the expulsion of Chinese diplomats.
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[@patrickt49]

This deal is so "secret" it doesn't exist. 😂

[@sweetcess4501]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Mk19-xc9bm]

China making shit up like the 9 dash line 😂😂

[@shizzo4real]

@@Mk19-xc9bm china is so fake that china denies it

[@nexteffect5138]

The Spokesperson of Duterte said it so himself. So who lied? Duterte side or China side? Either way, they both can't be trusted!

[@jaec5680]

@@Mk19-xc9bm Palki Sharma, do yourself a favor, go read up Sino-Japanese Peace Treaty Article 2, 1951. You consistently exhibit chronic anti-China sentiments and engage in Sinophobia, presenting yourself as a pseudo-journalist with relentless derogation. 🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@QuantumChrist]

So secret that China is the Only one who knew it.

[@FilipinoFirst-zl1tx]

Exactly🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@aintnohighenough]

Lmao 🤣🤣🤣

[@jianyang6281]

nah, they have audio...about the deal. and now PH is mad at the wiretapping, but people are all look at the truth. And please stop making the stupid comment with Palki Sharma.

[@Nk99995]

​@@jianyang6281 Any deal is a deal when written and signed. Also, Philippines Parliament must ratify or sign an agreement. At least that's how democracy works.

[@davidwong5197]

@@Nk99995 You are saying PH cannot be trusted to make a deal.

[@florenzryansotelo8552]

The problem is, the Philippines has check and balances in its 1987 constitution, the Executive branch (Office of the President and offices under it) cannot enter into a deal with other countries without disclosing them to our Congress. Any Presidential and Department actions that is not properly disclosed is illegal, therefore cannot exist. Also, only the Philippine President can make the final deal with any other countries.

[@wiselady7866]

Why is it a secret? If it were legal, then why is it a secret? Hilarious.

[@jackytang3683]

For avoiding conflict or casualties as ACL in Himalaya

[@msdolly6101981]

​@@jackytang3683: why avoid casualties? You can't take others things without resistance

[@JoseTutor-db2gr]

Bestigahan Ang audio kung totoo

[@CoolWave888]

PRECISELY!

[@wionporky9937]

@appledapple6802 China empowered the coastal guards to take whatever necessary to protect her territorial integrity. The gentleman agreement with the Philippines military is to provide humanitarian supply on board the beached ship on Chinese territories. It is the Philippines military obligation to seek higher authorisation confirmation form her Government and not China, if they are not authorised to do so. From the recording transcript, the Chinese have been seeking confirmation from the Pinoy side.

[@glm8245]

China is hallucinating 😂😂😂

[@laurenceroberttampushalpin183]

Ikaw Ang delusional. May minutes Ang mga ganyan meetings. May binura n din article Ang gma upang takpan Ang deal n yan

[@jacksmith-mu3ee]

That's palki

[@kaspergould8885]

That's what fentanyl does to you.

[@MylahEsmael]

​@@kaspergould8885that's what cocaine influence,bangag

[@MylahEsmael]

​@@kaspergould8885Gibo Teodoro is BBM cabinet member. walang matinong pag iisip si Cocaine dinghot.

[@alexisvladimir8148]

I am a filipino soldier and i fucking hate our leaders, what kind of leader would agree to this contract? And then be dumb enough to not expect that they are being recorded for such an act? I swear our military leaders and admirals are disconnected to the average soldiers, im just glad that by next year my service will end, and i will no longer have to die as fodder to these corrupt officials. 😢

[@Freeloadphil]

I am a Chinese soldier too and I hate our government full of lies

[@GiovanniMarcos-fo7mo]

I was once a russian soldier and i remember alexis vladimir always piss his pants during fights. He was kicked out from the army for being a s1ssy. I have no idea how he end up in the Philippine military.

[@alexisvladimir8148]

@@GiovanniMarcos-fo7mo your always welcome to the frontline kid.

[@user-cp1hb4yw3z]

@@Freeloadphil 你不配是一名中国军人

[@carljamesm8668]

if u are really soldier, i dont think u will utter those words... ur dont have self respect and respect for the service u pledged to support... coward!

[@nosum223]

Baseless and hollow claim. Intruders!

[@user-um3rs9jh8m]

Plain and simple Palki there is already a ruling by the International Court at the Hague in favor of the Philippines based on facts and legal presentation and supported by the UNCLOS. What china is asserting for in claiming the entire West Phil Sea... It proves of their gross arrogance in respecting the Law of the Seas!!!

[@michaelowolabiogedengbe8723]

who the hell sign secret deal and leave 100 million plus people without involving the citizen ? lies lies lies

[@davidwong5197]

Phillipines that's who.

[@georgesibley7152]

i never noticed your government ever involving the people. Your problem is that your largest export depends on one country for its materials. China. The Philippines is the poor man of Asia. You are being left behind because of the silly pinoy pride. The only lot who benefits from all this are your leading families who control you. which country has sunk the most ships in the South China sea. which country has killed the most fishermen. you are correct the Philippines. and this video claims it is China that uses force.

[@gondorianslayer4250]

​@@georgesibley7152so everyone in the world is left behind cause we ain't Chinese? Racist much?

[@marckobuendicho3883]

@@georgesibley7152 too much bullshit in a single comment. Try again

[@georgesibley7152]

@@marckobuendicho3883 what i love about Filipinos is that because of their poor education they can never argue with facts or logical points.

[@hamsome9511]

"Hey man I will buy this house from you but don't tell the owner because it's our secret deal. 😉"

[@bakunawa534]

Correct

[@ninkichan7209]

Talking to the gardener. 😆

[@WallNutBreaker524]

No one should trust the C C P. They're blatant liars and bullies.

[@lagawan276]

I really love that last statement!❤ Salute to this INDIAN ANCHOR

[@yugo6262]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@cirilosy1076]

How can a corrupt government not tell a lie?

[@benitoabat4529]

communist china is the number one corrupt country in the world don't you know that.

[@4Christ74]

Do you mean the Philippines?

[@damodargautam754]

I believe, it is Philippines, puppet of US, great lier

[@ConfusedDesertCreature-wj3zv]

Another dirty tricks of china against the Phil's.🇵🇭🇵🇭❤️❤️

[@lornapecaoco6468]

Another Top issue in the Philippines Chinese lady Become Mayor without any Paper to show that she is a legit Pilipino Citizen .no Diploma or History that she was Studying in the Philippines from Grade School to College and she had late Birth Certificate when she turn 17 years old to Registered but She wealthy enough to have And own a Helicopter 😅😅😅😅😅

[@jaec5680]

Palki Sharma, do yourself a favor, go read up Sino-Japanese Peace Treaty Article 2, 1951. You consistently exhibit chronic anti-China sentiments and engage in Sinophobia, presenting yourself as a pseudo-journalist with relentless derogation. 🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@truthful3777]

​@@lornapecaoco6468If she is rich most definitely any country will like to have her as citizen.. No country wants a poir fella and need government subsidies

[@axizcorp]

​@@lornapecaoco6468it happened during Duterte's dark era.

[@laniVargas-iy3lg]

@@axizcorpno secret deal in China during during duterte administration..they all open in media .even in congress and search before …comment …the agreement start since 1999 they continues that until duterte…they have agreement in legal in BRP ship …now modern deal not open to the public..blaming the poor military…hello he didn’t act without confirmation from upper position..this is also not wire tapping because they this is agreement…now they try to destroy wescon carlos for their mistake and blaming him…hello he used him for what escape goat..look sacrifice lamb..same that happen in Scarborough shoal..no one accept of their fault now blaming the navy…

[@gilbs72]

True or not, "secret deals" that involve sovereignty are invalid from the beginning. First, such deals violate the PH Constitution on sovereignty. They must also go through the Legislative Branch.

[@jaec5680]

Palki Sharma, do yourself a favor, go read up Sino-Japanese Peace Treaty Article 2, 1951. You consistently exhibit chronic anti-China sentiments and engage in Sinophobia, presenting yourself as a pseudo-journalist with relentless derogation. 🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@zenaidasumugat7234]

Nagresearch kayo because this news is already worldwide and it is negatively affecting our country. Thanks.

[@FilipinoFirst-zl1tx]

@@zenaidasumugat7234 "Negatively affecting our country" - That's what China likes to think but I think that's not what's happening. Otherwise, we wouldn't still be supported by our allies. It is understood among foreign ministers all over the world that only a head of state (presidents, kings, and the like) can make dealings regarding territories. And, at least with the type of government we have, it is supposed to undergo scrutiny of the legislative and, if invoked, the judiciary, to make it happen. Finally, it is not supposed to be a secret, unlike what China has been spreading beginning with the "gentleman's agreement." Analogy: imagine a son or daughter secretly dealing with your neighbor for him to take a part of the family's backyard. When the father of the family saw that the neighbor is occupying his backyard and complained about it. The neighbor's response is: "We have a deal with your son!" - That's not valid. Only the father has the authority to make such dealings. But though he has that authority, it is not absolute. He has to disclose that to his wife, and children who are his heirs. The heirs should be aware of the extent of their property. And "secret" deals defeat that purpose. The Chinese foreign ministry should have known better (if the people running it are indeed qualified).

[@justmechai8667]

Ang President lang pwede gumawa ng deal. Ang sabi ng mga Chinese high ranking officials daw natin ang nakipag deal sa kanila through phone calls, wich is very odd and questionable, kasi ang ganyan mga deal idadaan yan sa legal na paraan hindi pwede sa thru phone calls. At ang presidente lang ang pwede makagawa niyan.

[@markrobineespinosa1311]

@@justmechai8667 agree. pag hindi dumaan ang usapan sa president, this is automatically invalid. period

[@vishthewarrior]

My compliment to Paliki for very correctly pronouncing name of Defence Secretary of Philippines😊

[@lindoseguritan3187]

You gave your compliment to Palki for correctly pronouncing the name of the Philippines' Defence Secretary but you took it away by misspeling her name, he he! 🤣

[@Kanthavel.KV.Chennai.Bharat]

There's no way anyone can make a deal with the sneaky Chinese, unless the deal is a win, only for them in some manner.

[@jojosolis2890]

The world knows how good liar is the panda,,the philippine would not deal with liar panda

[@totskietodna4196]

polititician are the number 1 liar in the world...

[@jaerahim11]

And filipinos know how big of a Liar is the president today😂😂

[@jojosolis2890]

@@jaerahim11 oh yes the people of the philippines knows how good liar china is😎😎

[@davidwong5197]

That is right. Any evidence against PH is illegal

[@luzvidz8834]

The world KNOWS how addicted the president MARCOS is to coccaine that he forgot that he DID make a Secret DEAL! 😓🇫🇷

[@romeohmpentinio1760]

Agreement involving government and other countries should not be secret . Why should Philippines enter in a deal when this area is inside PH EEZ?

[@jackytang3683]

The deal is not acceptable by people as it violates constitution for both Countries, but the deal is a choice for avoiding war and saving lives of soldier

[@XTreachery]

​@@jackytang3683what kind sheet are you, avoid save? Dapak is that?

[@kagawanani]

屬於菲律賓？那時候菲律賓還不存在呢～西班牙和美國的殖民地而已～你還不如說是屬於西班牙或者美國～

[@demonjay5790]

You also dosent exsosted at that time man so stop spitting venom you imperialist ​@@kagawanani

[@ammegs778]

​@@kagawanani dahil sinakop ang pilipinas nuon , ikaw kung sakupin ang bahay mo? hindi na ba ikaw may ari nun???

[@jeffreytan4035]

If ever there was a deal signed by Phil. officials, the Phil. senate and congress should file a case on these betrayal

[@aintnohighenough]

I love the end part. "China's allegations are just like their claims-- baseless and hallow."

[@AntonioNoval-by6ki]

A secret Agreement is not binding to Philippine government. That's illegal from the start...

[@kitadriantiulamela194]

"China's allegations are just like their caims on the South China Sea: baseless and hollow" 😂😂😂

[@conti-vl6tx]

The UK, Europeans n USA can go anywhere and claim any island or land occupied by natives or not but China cannot claim a few reefs which it historically has occupied. On January 17, in the year 1893, the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi was illegally overthrown. The following remembrance recorded by Johanna Wilcox speaks of the overwhelming sadness felt by the population after the overthrow and annexation of Hawaiʻi to the United States of America. The Spratlys and the Paracels were conquered by Japan in 1939. Japan annexed the Spratly Islands via Taiwanese jurisdiction as part of Kaohsiung on 30 March 1939. France and UK protested and reasserted French soveregnty. In 1946, the Americans reminded the Philippines at its independence that the Spratlys was not Philippine territory, both to not anger Chiang Kai-shek in China and because the Spratlys were not part of the Philippines per the 1898 treaty Spain signed with America.

[@user-oq4eh2in3w]

​@@conti-vl6tx The text you gave talks about history and who can claim land. It seems to be biased toward China's views on the Spratly Islands issue. You said that the UK, Europe, and USA can claim land, but China can't. This isn't totally true because claiming land depends on different rules, like history and international laws. You also mentions Hawaii and compares it to China's claims, but it doesn't mention all the details. The situation with Hawaii was complicated, but it was accepted by other countries. When it talks about the Spratly Islands, it's not telling the whole story. Japan controlled them during World War II, but there were other things that happened later that changed the situation. It also says Taiwan had control, but that was only for a short time and not recognized by other countries. Plus, the part about the Philippines being told by the USA in 1946 about the islands isn't clear. Overall, the text you give seems to twist history to support China's claims. It leaves out important details and doesn't give a fair picture of the situation.

[@charlesfavell3350]

​@@conti-vl6txHere is 50 cents for that rather twisted ( false ) history lesson

[@Nk99995]

​@@user-oq4eh2in3wI agree, the Chinese twist the tale to however it suits them

[@scalemodeltutor9841]

@@conti-vl6tx what you’ve said are all correct…In alternate universe😂

[@tradewinds9832]

If Du30 made a deal then that was only binding during his tenure and not to the Marcos admin. Only a treaty is binding to the next admin.

[@user-sw3oq4hm7k]

And yet bbm and his loyalists blamed it to past admin and du30s.. smh

[@LiterallyMe2022]

China forgets that the new president can nullify/cancel whatever agreement that the previous president made

[@piaheartsjmj1708]

No matter what, PHILIPPINES is ours... Our ancestors fought for it, it's in our blood. 🇵🇭🙏🏼💕

[@tonyatgoogle6076]

Yeah and remember, your ancestors fought against the American to give you independence. Now, you let the American army into your land! What type of country allows foreign troops into their land? A colony.

[@alexanderpo185]

BS!!! It was only when Tomas Cloma claimed Spratley Islands in 1956 to 1974 that Philippines has a say on the so-called West Philippine sea!!!!! Philippines cannot even claim SABAH back from Malaysia and Pinoy are crying about West Philippine sea atolls?!! Anak ng Pating-- nasaan ang mga sentido komon ng mga Pinoy???? Gagawin lang tayo proxy ng mga amerikano gaya ng Ukraine!!! HOY !! Gising mga kabayan!!!

[@elksalmon84]

Then why does it host american bases?

[@VirtualViaje]

@@alexanderpo185totally agree on this!! SABAH was a lost cause all bcos of how slow Marcos Sr was and now, here comes his offspring who wants another lost cause to happen once more

[@dgvjyshrm]

India with you

[@andyandy1219]

Palki Sharma is becoming my fave journalist ever!

[@Sara_Kuster]

Me too for propaganda news

[@NbNb1987]

Oh really ..she is puppet of bjp

[@msdolly6101981]

​@@Sara_Kusterso you come here to watch propaganda news?😅😂

[@Sara_Kuster]

@@msdolly6101981 yes, i want to know both sides. I watch everything

[@-bigChungusVerified]

@@Sara_Kuster I came here to get a change from propaganda news.. firstpost is truly a non biased news outlet ❤❤

[@AnjonsWorld]

Wire tapping, is a grave case in Philippine Law. These Chinese diplomats if proven guilty, are subject to black listing.

[@teflerchina.2987]

Most countries do the same especially the U.S, Israel and the U.K

[@andrewwong1146]

CCP makes accusation without proof just like the mafia! Yes you did it! Bang! Bang!

[@tristanpldcz7793]

Country to country deals are done between state heads and not simply to a military official..

[@whirlwings]

There's no such thing as secret deal. It's just a chinese diversion to steer away from their harassment and bullying in west Philippine sea

[@conti-vl6tx]

I have checked that there's no West Philippines sea in the world map

[@santaclaus946]

@@conti-vl6tx did u notice the red dash line on your map search

[@user-oq4eh2in3w]

​@@conti-vl6tx I also checked China claims ownership of the entire South China Sea, ignoring international rules set by UNCLOS. This shows a belief that power makes what's right, which some call greedy. It's like going back to old era when strong countries could oppress weaker ones. with China must follow today's international laws to solve conflicts. Everyone needs to obey the law to keep peace, stability, progress and not use power to control the entire region.

[@conti-vl6tx]

@user-oq4eh2in3w the underlying dispute between the claimant countries since 1945 is one of territorial rights over the SCS islands. After oil was discovered in the SCS in 1969, Philippines started to challenge China’s claims of territorial rights over the SCS islands, after having kept quiet for 25 years prior. And UNCLOS is not the proper forum because it does not deal with matters of territorial disputes or to resolve issues of sovereignty, as that field is governed by rules of customary international law on the acquisition and loss of territory, which can be decided by the ICJ ONLY. No jurisdiction means no power to define the sovereignty rights over the disputed islands. If Philippines were serious about its claim, it would have commenced proceedings with ICJ and not a powerless UNCLOS tribunal. Besides, China had already opted out of arbitration by lodging an article 298(1) UNCLOS declaration in 2006, just as more than 40 signatory countries have done. Vietnam occupies between 49 to 51 outposts across 27 features; by contrast, China only has 20 outposts in the paracel islands. Similarly, in the spratlys, China controls 8 maritime features, such as islands, reef, and low-tide elevations, while the Philippines occupies 9 and Malaysia occupies 5. Taiwan controls only 1 outpost in the Spratlys, Itu Aba Island. When Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam began reclaiming land around their features, So the Chinese said, okay, if you do it, I'll do it too, and China decided to follow suit. However, while Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam could only reclaim a few acres around their features, China could reclaim up to 2000 acres with its massive resources. Only difference is that, for example if Malaysia can claim 20 acres, Chinese will claim 2,000 acres. So that's a game, right? UNCLOS clearly has no jurisdiction to rule on territorial rights. Only ICJ can decide, for example the territorial rights over Pedra Branca was decided by the ICJ. Can Malaysia now go and file a separate claim with an UNCLOS tribunal? It cant. "UNCLOS does not deal with matters of territorial disputes or to resolve issues of sovereignty, as that field is governed by rules of customary international law on the acquisition and loss of territory.

[@CarnitzEkings]

​@@conti-vl6txwe're now serious about those reclaims... now we stand for it... 🇵🇭

[@sandsandwich9217]

Even if the Vice Commander agreed to these secret deals, only the president can act on it.

[@sheimartel307]

“….EVERYTIME A VISIT IS MADE TO ITS OWN TERRITORY.” 😂😂😂😂 Then I shall ask my neighbor’s permission to enter my house..

[@antlou123]

China's claims are "baseless and hallow". Good call.

[@conti-vl6tx]

The UK, Europeans n USA can go anywhere and claim any island or land occupied by natives or not but China cannot claim a few reefs which it historically has occupied. On January 17, in the year 1893, the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi was illegally overthrown. The following remembrance recorded by Johanna Wilcox speaks of the overwhelming sadness felt by the population after the overthrow and annexation of Hawaiʻi to the United States of America. The Spratlys and the Paracels were conquered by Japan in 1939. Japan annexed the Spratly Islands via Taiwanese jurisdiction as part of Kaohsiung on 30 March 1939. France and UK protested and reasserted French soveregnty. In 1946, the Americans reminded the Philippines at its independence that the Spratlys was not Philippine territory, both to not anger Chiang Kai-shek in China and because the Spratlys were not part of the Philippines per the 1898 treaty Spain signed with America.

[@user-oq4eh2in3w]

​@@conti-vl6tx The text you gave talks about history and who can claim land. It seems to be biased toward China's views on the Spratly Islands issue. You said that the UK, Europe, and USA can claim land, but China can't. This isn't totally true because claiming land depends on different rules, like history and international laws. You also mentions Hawaii and compares it to China's claims, but it doesn't mention all the details. The situation with Hawaii was complicated, but it was accepted by other countries. When it talks about the Spratly Islands, it's not telling the whole story. Japan controlled them during World War II, but there were other things that happened later that changed the situation. It also says Taiwan had control, but that was only for a short time and not recognized by other countries. Plus, the part about the Philippines being told by the USA in 1946 about the islands isn't clear. Overall, the text you give seems to twist history to support China's claims. It leaves out important details and doesn't give a fair picture of the situation.

[@antlou123]

@conti-vl6tx The International court has recognized and given the Philippines sovereign rights to the islands you mentioned. Your claims are all past and no longer valid for a debate.

[@davidwong5197]

Taiwan's claim is not. That is Taiwan's sovereign territory.

[@davidwong5197]

@@antlou123 Please show the document that said so. PCA said they are rocks and not islands . NOBODY owns anything. Plaese stop lying. PCA is not even a court, it is an arbitration service. Check their web site.

[@arvindelgado277]

Liars want you to believe , when you believe, it became normal and it becomes the truth

[@user-pu7lc3vv8o]

Get rid of the bad habit of open defecation first　then go online

[@MarecrisAmolar]

Secret? It means there is illegal, u talked to one person not the entire filipinos. We cannot give u even 1 inch. WSP mabuhay!

[@Greek0715]

I struck a secret deal with Biden. He agreed that I don't need to pay taxes anymore! 🤣

[@Jess30389]

Good one!

[@Techguy-zt3mz]

Let me get this straight, China made a deal with an unauthorized person through a phone call and then recorded it and presented it to the media as evidence. Well, this is probably the most wackiest thing i have heard them say. How can a Vice-admiral decide the fate of a nation? and who the heck makes important deals on the phone? This is an insult to anyones intelligence 😂. Good reporting Palki. Factual as always.

[@stunstar4553]

He is the naval commander in charge of that sea area, and he claimed to have been authorized over the phone. Why would Chinese officials choose not to believe him?

[@Techguy-zt3mz]

@@stunstar4553 Are Chinese officials that naive? 😂 All countries have their own chain of command and a deal that big requires the approval of the president. Why would they believe a Vice-admiral? He's a soldier, not a politician. That's a pretty lame excuse 😂

[@robmendoza4573]

Also wire tapping is illegal specially on diplomats.. 😊

[@Techguy-zt3mz]

@@robmendoza4573 yup, that's correct. They probably ran out of lies. So they fabricated one 😂

[@stunstar4553]

​@@Techguy-zt3mz Anyway, it is Filipino vice admiral deceiving Chinese officials. The Philippine government needs to punish the vice admiral instead of blaming China

[@arnelblancaflor2787]

The Filipino people are eager to see that secret deal signed by the past president.... When will they be shown we love to see it😮😮😮😮😮 WOW a second secret deal by a naval officer!!!!! 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@virgilialim1513]

Deal through conversation without documents is not a deal. China don't have the right to claim. Sino man yong nakipag deal question him or them? Dapat may ipakita. Everything should be written and signed.

[@migsgarcia3629]

I love it when she said 'baseless and hollow'

[@bayannijuan2747]

Any dealings entered by the Philippines government must seek approval of the Philippines congress

[@Manfred-cf9rn]

Approval of the USELESS AND CORRUPT PHILIPPINE CONGRESS, WHO CAN BE BOUGHT, IF THE PRICE IS RIGHT!! SHOW THE FILIPINO PEOPLE THEY COULD NAME ONE CONGRESSMAN THEY COULD TRUST!

[@PrincessTikikitty]

Only the President of the Philippines can sign international agreements with the confirmation of the Philippine Senate.

[@Andydomdom]

suportahan dn sila ng mga afp at pnp Philippines coastguard para buong lakas magkakaisa

[@GameMode7878]

From imaginary 9-dash line to imaginary gentleman's agreement to imaginary new model deal. Imagination is the limit I guess.

[@jacksmith-mu3ee]

Source

[@GameMode7878]

@@jacksmith-mu3ee Imagination

[@jacksmith-mu3ee]

@@GameMode7878 that's why phillipines is slave to usa

[@lowkeysalmon3092]

​@@jacksmith-mu3eeXi jinping's ass, maybe that's where you get all your egos from

[@joeabadier]

Taiwan ese official used the most appropriate word about china: 'SHAMELESS.

[@user-dk7rm7ql7h]

only china making story..non secret deal happened

[@kengng8797]

That Taiwanese is referring to republic of china

[@joeabadier]

@@kengng8797 Tell that to the Tibetans, TROLL!

[@JahleelGoat]

The international communities do not believe the legality of whatever secret deals by any Filipino Officials on West Philippine Sea 6:44 that are against the provisions of the Philippine New Constitution.

[@huskieboi458]

Logic says: If you don't have any phone conversation then there should not be any issue about wire taping. - Look, Philippine Defense Secretary Adviser are in panic. Also, there's a news article about this New Model published last January. Stupid politician!

[@XinaCCPFreeTibet]

Why do you call it a disputed region ? It is the Chinese line. It is a Philippine island that China is attempt to grab.

[@pito6979]

It is a dispute island. No point to debate the claim 😂

[@shizzo4real]

boo wumao! 50 cents free tibet!

[@georgesibley7152]

the thomas shoal is not an island but a reef that is partially submerged at high tide, the wonders of a Filipino education.

[@XinaCCPFreeTibet]

@@georgesibley7152 thank you pointing out the technical and legal error. But the main point stands. It is a Philippino region. That commies are trying to swallow.

[@myunsaito9424]

​@@georgesibley7152and that reef belongs to Philippines Continental shelf and is within Philippine EEZ.

[@macmaccruz5515]

That deal is FALSE

[@davidwong5197]

Yes Marcos did not get his money yet

[@Jaypaxs]

Taksil deal

[@boogieman4170]

Obviously Ph was bare naked of the truth of the agreement!

[@gerardodevera7644]

Reputation of China is below "0" negative 10

[@level1selamat155]

Yes because you are an absolute eddiote

[@chrismardz1700]

As usaual, the claims are Made in China😂.

[@daveh5947]

There was an Agreement for Food Supplies and no repairs, painting etc of Ship and no building Supplies... These Islands were handed back to China from Japan at end of WW2

[@daramy9507]

Both the Philippines and China need to respect each other. But the Philippines needs to become less bellicose as it is dealing with a much stronger neighbor. They really need to have true secret meetings that are not played out in the public. Then after they have reached a tentative agreement, discuss it openly.

[@EZsWaterBoy]

China the Master manipulator like Drake

[@jaked614]

Biggest bully - and now biggest liar. What's next?

[@ngfookkwai6096]

Bigger water cannons coming for you to experience.

[@chickaboomboom2726]

PHILIPPINES WAS FORMERLY CHINA TERRITORY BEFORE THE SPANIARDS CONQUERED THE PHILIPPINES FROM THE DARK SKIN CHINESE SETTLERS WHO DISCOVERED THE PHILIPPINES ISLANDS THOUSAND YEARS AGO. TECHNICALLY CHINESE ARE NATIVES IN THAT AREA BECAUSE THEY WERE THE FIRST. KEEP IN MIND, MOST FILIPPINOS ARE HALF CHINESE, HALF SPAINISH & CARRY SPANIARDS FAMILY NAMES BUT SMALL FEW CARRY CHINESE FAMILY NAMES.

[@3dprintwiz378]

They are not lying, ask your former President Digong.

[@harbor2368]

​@@3dprintwiz378it's null and void against the constitution of Ph😂

[@totskietodna4196]

biggest budol.

[@marianeil6630]

Pinaiikot lahat, in the end they are always right!!

[@karkisunil3652]

Thought of the day" Palki was mumbling china china china while dying in hospital bed" 😅😅

[@user-og7rs2sq8u]

I really like your comment.She desperately needs a Chinese husband. Fyi

[@ronellcanja9095]

Indeed "china's aligation are just like their claims in the West Philippine Sea, Baseless and hollow" 🙄

[@conti-vl6tx]

I have checked that there are no West Philippines sea in the world map. The UK, Europeans n USA can go anywhere and claim any island or land occupied by natives or not but China cannot claim a few reefs which it historically has occupied. On January 17, in the year 1893, the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi was illegally overthrown. The following remembrance recorded by Johanna Wilcox speaks of the overwhelming sadness felt by the population after the overthrow and annexation of Hawaiʻi to the United States of America. The Spratlys and the Paracels were conquered by Japan in 1939. Japan annexed the Spratly Islands via Taiwanese jurisdiction as part of Kaohsiung on 30 March 1939. France and UK protested and reasserted French soveregnty. In 1946, the Americans reminded the Philippines at its independence that the Spratlys was not Philippine territory, both to not anger Chiang Kai-shek in China and because the Spratlys were not part of the Philippines per the 1898 treaty Spain signed with America.

[@wionporky9937]

China empowered the coastal guards to take whatever necessary to protect her territorial integrity. The gentleman agreement with the Philippines military is to provide humanitarian supply on board the beached ship on Chinese territories. It is the Philippines military obligation to seek higher authorisation confirmation form her Government and not China, if they are not authorised to do so. From the recording transcript, the Chinese have been seeking confirmation from the Pinoy side.

[@KSmifune]

@@conti-vl6tx UNCLOS supersede historical claims even China ratified the ruling

[@prrabhu]

Rejected international court verdict but wants to implement a secret phone call deal !!!

[@conti-vl6tx]

Philippines is playing with words. They got a court for hired. The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) not an UN agency, rented the premises at ICJ Hague and paid the off duty Judges during court breaks to interpret the UNCLOS law. Trying to make it look legitimate. The South China Sea Arbitration violated the basic principle of state consent in international law. The award is illegal, null and void, and has no binding effect whatsoever. Any attempt of citing the illegal award of the South China Sea Arbitration to undermine China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests will not succeed. UNCLOS clearly has no jurisdiction to rule on territorial rights, Only ICJ can decide. And UNCLOS is not the proper forum because it does not deal with matters of territorial disputes or to resolve issues of sovereignty, as that field is governed by rules of customary international law on the acquisition and loss of territory, which can be decided by the ICJ ONLY.

[@lindagonzalez5513]

Which int’l court verdict , you mean the kangaroo court verdict paid off by the US 😂 go educate your ignorant self on the facts

[@lindagonzalez5513]

Exactly 💯 correct ! Only ignorant people keep repeating that kangaroo arbitration verdict which is not a legitimate court ! All staged and paid by no other than the US 😂

[@AnjonsWorld]

​@@conti-vl6txare you accusing the UNCLOS administration?? I dare you to personally send the Demand Letter to the United Nations! You all Chinese trolls keep acting out on your evilness!

[@namelesstv6105]

"China's allegations are just like their claim on the South China Sea- baseless and hollow" 😭 BWAHAHA you're so real for that

[@musashi_1753]

The first claim was the former presient and now, the Western Command?? What a load of bull.

[@musashi_1753]

If they've the phone call in the first place, why release it now? They're halo glasses, plastic, if I must say.

[@sony5244]

If the South China Sea belongs to China then the Indian Ocean belongs to India . 😅

[@cynthiabianzon5408]

But India has a nobler mindset compared to the other one.

[@Idkmyname-nk4vw]

Yep​@@cynthiabianzon5408

[@Cyberoll]

Is the deal legally binding? China always loves shortcuts. Do both parties agree to record the deal to be recorded? They might violate wiretapping laws.

[@pbworld7858]

The Philippines, like India, is never one to keep their word.

[@leerichard9363]

i see it as a sign of serious warning and china is losing its patience

[@bebot2014]

The Philippine Military is not allowed to talk to any foreign embassy and any foreign embassy is not also allowed to talk to any Department Heads, it is in Protocol. Only the President can commit the country to a Treaty and approved by Congress. We don't deal in secret agreements or any new model of negotiations. The Filipinos knew the basic laws and the authorities knew the sentiment of the people we want China out of WPS. Any agreement should be black and white meaning on paper to make it binding.

[@stunstar4553]

I have never heard of such international law, and even US Secretary of Defense Austin and some US Navy commanders have mentioned that they have had phone conversations with the Chinese military. If that's Philippine domestic law, the Philippines should punish their vice admiral

[@bebot2014]

@@stunstar4553 we have our own laws, we have our own constitution, in University we have law 1 and in there they taught us the importance of contract as an instrument in any agreement. And there is no such in any agreement mentioned by China

[@lagrangewei]

this is not true, even the US chief of join staff has talk to China and done so publicly to say he would not engage in war with China when Trump lost the election. you have to understand, what they are talking about is not a "treaty", only the lawmarker, not the president can agree to a treaty since treaty are law. what is talk about is an agreed rule of engagement to avoid them shooting at each other over mistake or confusion as to what the other side is doing, this is very regular.

[@stunstar4553]

@@bebot2014 That's why they call it a gentleman agreement. But sadly, Filipino officials are not gentlemen who keep their promises

[@TontonTechAdventures]

​@@stunstar4553 Because there is none. China propaganda machine is just in double time.

[@touchdown8769]

Chinese bots are going wild spreading misinformation 😂

[@vitopito6494]

Like they did on Wuhqn v!rus

[@user-pu7lc3vv8o]

@@vitopito6494 Get rid of the bad habit of open defecation first　then go online

[@conti-vl6tx]

First of all, Chinese people should never ignore disinformation, especially if you know it's wrong. I^ve seen Chinese people keep quiet because they don't want trouble. But this is wrong because by keeping quiet you are enabling them to pick up on your own people. Chinese people need to stand up to this bullying.

[@conti-vl6tx]

We all have to understand that in the US, they spend $90 billion a year on intelligence and misinformation. This is what they do. Can you imagine $90 billion a year being spent perhaps on education? They spend it on disinformation. And the reason why is not because Americans are evil people. It has to do with the sense that they have to be number one. If they can't compete with you, they're gonna break your legs. This is what they call the Tonya Harding defense. She was afraid that her good friend would somehow beat her at the Olympics, so she got her boyfriend and another friend to go over and try to break her legs. This is exactly what the US is doing. Another example like 2 athletes competing in the Olympic stadium. One side is not trying to acheive their best results, but always trying to trip the other side, even making them participate in the paralympic games. That is the serious deviation of the US's perception and positioning towards China, treating China as the most significant competitor and the most severe geopolitical challenge. The US claims to outcompete China, but not to seek conflict. In reality, the so-called competition of the US is an all-round containment and suppression that is a zero-sum game of life and death. The fact that there is an iron law of dual politics which says that whenever the world's number one emerging power which today is China is about to overtake the world's number one power which today is United States of America. The world's number one power always pushes down the world's number one emerging power. Now American problem is they lost industrial base, and they have nothing to trade except weapons and overprinted money. The problem with the US economy today is that they underestimated China. In the United States of America, if any American politicians say "hey, China is going to become number one let's get ready for it" that politician will be dead and a suicidal to their political career. In the west, they have 1 million watts speaker phone that they can use on a daily basis because they control the international press. $1.5 billion was used by this US government to train journalists how to write negative stories about China over five years which is $300 million a year, just being spent of the free press to teach them how to be biased against China. Imagine if China was doing that, the US will definitely say, see! This is an attack on the freedom of the press of information!

[@conti-vl6tx]

​@@vitopito6494China already open up and let World heath organisation and UN to investigate on wuhan at least 2 times and found no evidence. But why US don't dare and won't allow WHO and UN to investigate Fort Detrick bio lab in Virginia?

[@manuelpasco2048]

Now everyone knows who sold Scarborough Shoal, they said Paquito Ochoa was the one who sold it, so that’s what the secret deal.

[@tianhengtan5601]

China should teach them a lesson.

[@musicman7391]

How can a secret deal be signed? Common sense! A deal is a contract that has to be shown legally to be recognized by other countries.

[@keurikeuri7851]

China has been saying on and on with the New Model telephone conversation. They should have just publicly present the recording for the world to judge it for themselves. Knowing China, just like their videos in the incidents in the West Philippine Sea, it will surely be heavily edited and many important parts will be cut out to make it useful for China. Why else have they not publicly released it, it's because just like their video recordings China knows everyone will notice the edits or worthlessness of the telephone recording and once again China will look stupid.

[@rvrunkillyow716]

They even created a deep fake voice of president marcos.

[@teflerchina.2987]

The BBC and CNN also edit recordings and videos to exclude important information.

[@reedicpacomo]

CCP loves to make up stories, disinformation indeed. Audio recording done by AI😂

[@Argus-ut8gi]

Only Endia and the Philippines in the Stone Age didn't know about voiceprint identification technology, right?

[@evergreen8165]

​@@Argus-ut8givoice print? createdby who? china? 😂😂😂😂

[@pasaway1337]

​​​​@@Argus-ut8gi only CCP believe in their hallucinaton right?😂😂🤣 China is so advance that they eat🦇🦇🦇

[@Jimmyli0426]

@MiniTvClubYT😂poor guy

[@CommonSenses101]

Phillipines government wanted China side to erase the audio. Lol

[@RodolfoSr.Balutic-bq8gn]

if there is any secret deal that is null & void . territorial limits should be public and not done in secret. to let the world know our bounderies.

[@dibyajyotichakraborty7790]

There is no reference to where such news came out. Firstpost is becoming more and more irrational as the days go by.

[@juanitoumali3977]

China should open their eyes that it is impossible to make a fair deal with them, because they are practically not fair...

[@lionssin_pride6112]

No person in their right would believe this Tsikwas bullshit narrative. 😂

[@philippinesmyphilippinesgi9594]

Secret deals were not done between the legislative body, the only legitimate body to enact foreign policies and agreements, beyond that is deemed unconstitutional and unlawful therefore it is regarded null and void.

[@ensh888888]

Philippines in panic mode....through the released tape !!! If their US daddy finds out the truth....💩 is gonna hit the fan !!!

[@rikimarudonchelie1229]

50 bot wumao spotted haha.

[@lindagonzalez5513]

1cent CIA bot 😂

[@WallNutBreaker524]

Tell me you're paid by the C.C.P. without telling me you're paid by the C.C.P.

[@WallNutBreaker524]

​@@lindagonzalez5513 Keyboard Warrior Troll Bot. 😂

[@winsonong160]

I think the Southern Command General was given a go signal from someone higher above or else he wouldn't have done it, if this is another plan against China thre result didn't end well, because in past, they always made verbal deal with China, then violate those deal and later claim there's no such deal, but now China's personnel recorded those conversation, when Philippines again said there's no such deal, China's said they have recorded the conversation, first Philippines claim it was illegal wiretapping and want to expelled China's ambassador on that ground, then they are saying it's fake.

[@prorp1101]

Yes…. FAKE JUST LIKE YOU!!!

[@user-nv5zi7tg6h]

Who believes chinsa lies ?I guess north Korea, Iran, hamas , hezbollah, houtis and of course Beijing 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@johnella2883]

Heresay, like loose lips, sinks ships. Remember that saying from long ago? Important, even today!

[@silvarajoomuniandy4316]

China also signed deals with opposition party, Congress of India. This is called secret society agreement which secret societies do. So you know who is ruling China.

[@myrakhalil9967]

Chinese ambassador lies.

[@gonakim5389]

Other nation will think twice in terms of talking with China via Phone. It might wiretapping which is against the law and privacy. Imagine they edit the audio part, and remove some information which lead to misinformation. As always, China always do the dirty work with no ashamed them selves😂. They claimed that they talk with vice Admiral which doesn't hold an authorization to decide in the 1st place😂. In this situation, China made a multiple grave mistakes and unlawful activity, 1st they talk to admiral with no authority, 2nd they wiretapping the conversation, 3rd they edit the conversion to misinformation and 4th claiming that its all decided and PH will oblige 😂

[@georgesibley7152]

what law is this. Phone calls are regularly taped. How is it wiretapping. Admirals are in charge of the navy and can decide who the wish to notify which as the only change to the agreement between your president some time ago and China. of course, if you want to escalate to a war then do not tell anyone. the area is disputed and the NATO UNCLOS decision is not enforceable. it is simply the opinion of judges from countries allied to the USA.

[@prorp1101]

Pathetic isn’t it ??

[@ricardopinto4249]

@@georgesibley7152Bro China signed the UNCLOS, they agreed to abide it by signing, it’s like a contract, that ceases all the BS 9 dash line claims. www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/wjdt_665385/zyjh_665391/202209/t20220902_10760381.html#:~:text=China%20was%20one%20of%20the,and%20entry%2Dinto%2Dforce.

[@imv5197]

not even a president who agreed

[@jcmost9469]

The secret deal or gentleman agreement made by previous admin FRRD Not the current admin...

[@gilberth7]

Correct. The new model is a recent invention. It never invoked such model before Diterte's secret deal was exposed

[@rcr3158]

Philippines is a Democracy all government decisions goes through congress-Senate-President.

[@bumbayker]

China clearly doesn't understand that and thinks any official can make secret deals with another country.

[@umbrellastudio7481]

why American's decision doesn't have to go through congress and senate?

[@bumbayker]

@@umbrellastudio7481 It does. Who the fack told you it didn't.

[@Manfred-cf9rn]

If you believe that the Philippines is a democracy NOW under MARCOS JR. ... Then you are still One who BELIEVES IN SANTA CLAUS... THAT THE WORLD IS FLAT... AND BABIES ARE DELIVERED BY STORKS!! 😅😂🤣

[@ivanuseke24]

just like their ships.. hollow😂😂

[@RiE4N]

tofu ships 🤣

[@reinpinebook825]

Rammed PCG ship but the Chinese one got damaged.

[@jiahuiwang6061]

I'm from China. I hope China and the Philippines can maintain peace. Everyone's life is precious.

[@myamazingthailand9742]

Tell this to your CCP leaders

[@user-oz8io4hq8y]

I have seen more comprehensive news reports and phone records released by Chinese diplomats. I think that this news is rather one-sided: Firstly, the Chinese diplomat was in agreement with the officials in the Philippines who were mostly directly responsible. Secondly, these kind of temporary agreements are not official diplomatic agreements. They are simply made to alleviate crises, and it is normal for them not to be officially signed. Thirdly, Philippine officials have confirmed that they received authorization from the Defense Minister and the President's Security Secretary. Lastly, after the news was made public, the relevant officials in the Philippines took a leave of absence and did not accept any interviews.

[@erniedva4036]

If china's claim is true they are being fooled, and so naive of the protocol, they suppose to talk with proper authority (pres./dfa sec. of state) and proper document (written not wiretap ), and also they should have valid claim, accepted and based on international law/UNCLOS not just imaginary dash lines before they can enter into agreement or deal.

[@amando350]

China never followed or respected protocols or laws even its own pronouncements and commitments specially on things that opposes its projected interests may it be on trade in international laws or even on local laws and sovereignties China’s ways are more on under the table deals and through influence or coercion for intance if China faces a law suits they don’t look at the merits of the case instead they go directly to the judge for any possible manipulation and if not possible they’ll try influences step up and work its way to replace the un cooperative judge this is the pattern of China’s strategy in achieving its goals even on geopolitical arena this happens in the Philippines in Malaysia in Maldives and all across South America to Africa you’ll be surprised if one day India will have a pro China government as Germany had a pro Russian leader

[@lazyturtlegaming1571]

if they base only from Voice. A.I can copy VOice

[@carljamesm8668]

1st, china said it was ex president duterte, now a military official? where is the consistency on that.. what kind common sense can u deduce from that statements.... and a secret deal? such acts needs to be ratified by both upper and lower houses of congress... if there is any, that's unconstitutional.

[@aileenoro6718]

good bless phillippines no matter what happen the philippine depend the teretory🥰🥰🥰

[@wandamaximoff813]

These kinds of matter shouldn't be made secret. Why do they want to make it secret in the first place. Let the whole world listen to the tape

[@lancecustudio4969]

YES, play the tape and realize that china is playing you for fools.

[@fkoff7649]

THAT IS WHEN CHINA WAS ASKED FOR CHINA TO PROVIDE A RECORDING, OR A LEGAL DOCUMENT WHERE BOTH COUNTRIES ARE SIGNATORY BUT CHINA CAN NEVER PROVIDE ANYTHING. CHINA IS DESPERATE MAKING UP LIES.

[@X1JinPig]

hahaha imaginary tape 😂

[@rvrunkillyow716]

Tape measure.😂😂 Deepfake.

[@alanyosores5642]

Tape created by A.I.. China spreading unlimited fake news of my country Philippines. They want to invade Philippines without using guns, to counter America and to break the first island chain of command.. If china control the west Philippines sea to Asia Pacific of the Philippines. Japan, south Korea,Taiwan and Philippines, will follow China's order, its like hitting 4 bird in one stone.. Philippines is the target of china to invade without using guns to step in onto global superpower.

[@vallopez2215]

A secret deal cannot stand in an International Level !

[@miked884]

Its just China's gaslighting nothing new

[@jackytang3683]

Same As ALC consensus by two sides, otherwise war happened

[@pinkjoshi-mw6ge]

it is called in chinese "gentelmans deal". So everyone (incl. you the indian ppl) know it is and know who cheated on that. so good luck Philippines. you still not know what u lost..

[@lindagonzalez5513]

Hey palki what about the secret deal the US and Canada had with endia to assassinate endia’s rivals in Canada 😂

[@wionporky9937]

The San Francisco Treaty Article 2 it specified that - It is recognised that under Article 2 of the Treaty of Peace which Japan signed at the city of San Francisco on 8 September 1951 (hereinafter referred to as the San Francisco Treaty), Japan has renounced all right, title, and claim to ROC (Formosa) and Penghu (the Pescadores) as well as the Spratley Islands and the Paracel Islands.[

[@DeLaCruzer11]

Liar. The document says Japan relinquished control of the Spratleys and did not release control of it to any country.

[@foodparadise5792]

@@DeLaCruzer11 Japan was defeated. You think they have right to say anything? after committing massacre in Philippine, Indonesia?

[@GneissAlucard]

That treaty was invalidated when UNCLOS was formed but China is a consistent violator

[@DeLaCruzer11]

@@foodparadise5792 The point was that the spratleys is not given to china after the war. Japan just give it up and not given it to china or to any other country but these chinese lies and propaganda claims the spratleys was given to china after the war. That's a complete lie!.

[@DeLaCruzer11]

@@foodparadise5792 The point was that in the document, japan never gave the spratleys to china, japan just abandoned it and relinquished ownership, control, title, etc. of the spratleys but never was it given to china as these chinese lie and propaganda claims!