DFA: Constitution to serve as guide for oil exploration in WPS

MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) assured on Tuesday that the Constitution would serve as guide for any action pertaining to exploring and developing resources in the West Philippines Sea.

According to Foreign Affairs pokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza, the DFA acknowledges the recognition of Liu Jianchao, minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC), that there are “legal barriers” standing in the way of talks on oil and gas exploration between Beijing and Manila.

“As it has always been, the Department is guided by the Constitution on the exploration, development and utilization of natural resources located within the exclusive economic zone, continental shelf and jurisdiction of the Philippines,” she said in a text message.

“The Department looks forward to working with the DOE (Department of Energy) on a way that is anchored in the Constitution and with the protection and promotion of Philippine national interests as the paramount consideration,” she added.

Daza stated that the agency welcomes the appointment of former Chief Justices Artemio Panganiban and Reynato Puno as co-chairs of the DOE’s Law and Energy Advisory Panel, which is expected to iron out policies in the country’s energy sector.

In November 2018, the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on joint oil and gas development in the West Philippines Sea.

In 2022, the Philippines terminated the talks over possible issues with the Constitution after three years of negotiations.

China then repeatedly voiced its hope for a resumption of discussions.

“[It] seems that there are some legal barriers or legal factors that are standing in the way of a final consensus. So I hope that both sides will move about this issue in a way that is feasible, in a way that will be practical so that the cooperation could be continued, could be realized,” Liu said on Sunday.

“I hope that the discussions will continue and both sides will demonstrate some kind of flexibility so that, without prejudicing each other’s claims or their own positions, cooperation could happen,” he added.

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