President Marcos is seeking clarification from the Chinese government on the supposed gentleman’s agreement on the West Philippine Sea entered into by Manila and Beijing during the Duterte administration.
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos is seeking clarification from the Chinese government on the supposed gentleman’s agreement on the West Philippine Sea entered into by Manila and Beijing during the Duterte administration, even as he warned such a deal could have “compromised” the sovereignty and sovereign rights of the country.
Marcos said he wants the Chinese envoy to clarify the alleged agreement and explain whether this was a formal or personal deal. Marcos maintained he was not aware of any agreement between Manila and Beijing since he assumed office in June 2022, where the two countries supposedly agreed to keep the status quo in the WPS.
“We’re talking to his former officials, maybe not the president himself, but always former officials. We’re asking what was that? Please explain to us so we know what to do. And we still haven’t gotten a straight answer,” Marcos said. The embassy claimed it is a fabrication and disinformation against China, which always “adheres” to non-interference in other countries’ internal affairs.
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