Following the revelation that Manila agreed last October to buy Russian-made arms from a firm blacklisted by the US, the Philippines says that sanctions are no obstacle.
“I don’t know how US law would be applicable to a transaction that will be done outside of the United States,” presidential spokesperson Harry Roque told reporters on Thursday, per PhilStar Global.
The US$7.48 million deal to purchase rocket propelled grenade launchers from Russia was reported by Reuters on Wednesday, but the transfer has yet to be completed. Though Manila has previously received donated weapons from Moscow, if completed, the deal would mark the Philippines’ first ever purchase of Russian weapons.
The procurement would violate US sanctions that were imposed on Russia for the 2014 annexation of Crimea, it’s support for Syria’s Bashar al-Assad regime and alleged meddling in the 2016 election, according to Reuters.
Roque was unequivocal that the Philippines had no obligation to adhere to the US sanctions regime.
“We have immunity, and we are free to enter into contracts as we please, and we are not bound by any domestic law especially if the transaction will not occur on US soil,” he said.
Since taking office, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has worked to forge closer ties with traditional strategic competitors of the United States, a long-time treaty ally of the Philippines.
Roy Consolacion don’t be fool, Washington is demon wearing a white robe all they want is to enslave humanity.
Roy Consolacion don’t be fool, Washington is demon wearing a white robe all they want is to enslave humanity.
Just the same, the world will not be intimidated of whatever military exercises CommChi has in mind. Taiwan is bent on reclaiming the mainland they lost to Mao. With Pareng Trump’s relentless tarriff impositions, demoralized PLA, etc., CommChi war preparations would just be a dream. Their war assets could no longer move due to poor maintenance. Their limping Liaoning would be loaded on US Aircraft Carrier, Pres. Ronald Reagan, for weighing at the scrap buyer in Saratoga. Some of their jet-fighters may be able to fly but the purpose is to deliver or fire their wing-mounted missiles at the house of President for life, Xi Jenping. The overseas Tsekwas had already formed a shadow gov"t. And the Scarborough based military personnel would be eaten as kinilaw by the angry Pinoy fishermen.
Just the same, the world will not be intimidated of whatever military exercises CommChi has in mind. Taiwan is bent on reclaiming the mainland they lost to Mao. With Pareng Trump’s relentless tarriff impositions, demoralized PLA, etc., CommChi war preparations would just be a dream. Their war assets could no longer move due to poor maintenance. Their limping Liaoning would be loaded on US Aircraft Carrier, Pres. Ronald Reagan, for weighing at the scrap buyer in Saratoga. Some of their jet-fighters may be able to fly but the purpose is to deliver or fire their wing-mounted missiles at the house of President for life, Xi Jenping. The overseas Tsekwas had already formed a shadow gov"t. And the Scarborough based military personnel would be eaten as kinilaw by the angry Pinoy fishermen.
Be wise. Never obtain a loan wherein you’ve no means of repaying it including interests. Your collateral would be forfeited. Be contented of what you have.
Be wise. Never obtain a loan wherein you’ve no means of repaying it including interests. Your collateral would be forfeited. Be contented of what you have.
Imagine a world where the US no longer supports, backs, or gives free money nor protect other countries if they buy weapons from its enemys, talks shit about them, or take advantage of its import prices. Thats about to happen, go ahead and test Mr Trump, you will find yourself on the shit end of the stick just as everyone else that test him. Didnt you hear? Obama is gone, their are no bushes or Clintons in the white house, and America stopped taking shit off of anyone , november 6 will be 2 years now… Test the water, you will get burned.
Imagine a world where the US no longer supports, backs, or gives free money nor protect other countries if they buy weapons from its enemys, talks shit about them, or take advantage of its import prices. Thats about to happen, go ahead and test Mr Trump, you will find yourself on the shit end of the stick just as everyone else that test him. Didnt you hear? Obama is gone, their are no bushes or Clintons in the white house, and America stopped taking shit off of anyone , november 6 will be 2 years now… Test the water, you will get burned.
Tsakto ka meg, may punto ang intsik. Kano lang pirme gadikta ka aton gobyerno. Abi naton alyado ta sila, sila gani gapangamo.
naanat man mga kano nga sigilang ta mag tuman sa ilang mando, mao mura ta itoy nila, nag kaon sa ilang tae, dapat mag usab nata, independend policy. mabuhay Phinas.
"Unhappy ruling"?
Bwaaahahaha…
So what?! PHL is a sovereign nation.
Where is the brain?