The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) should broker updated security deals with more security allies to defend the Philippines from China’s aggression in the South China Sea, a senator said on Monday. READ:
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Ms. Hontiveros said the Philippines should not only depend on its Mutual Defense Treaty with the United States when dealing with Chinese aggression in South China Sea. She said the Philippines has filed 77 protests against Chinese violations under President Ferdinand R. Marcos, 10 of which were filed this year.
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique A. Manalo earlier urged the United Nations to ensure that its convention on the law of the sea is upheld by China and other neighboring states. The two superpowers are expected to use their economic and cultural platforms to gain influence in the region, which has been beset by the South China Sea dispute and tensions between China and self-ruled Taiwan, they said.
“We did talk today about the possibility of exploring joint patrols and we will continue that work and we hope that comes to fruition soon,” he said.
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