The Philippines under former president Rodrigo Duterte had a “gentleman’s agreement” with China to keep the status quo in the West Philippine Sea, a former Cabinet official said yesterday, as fresh tensions surround the WPS due to recent incursions by Beijing that targeted a Filipino resupply mission and a research team.
In this November 2017 photo, President Rodrigo Duterte meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the sidelines of the APEC Summit in Vietnam.MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines under former president Rodrigo Duterte had a “gentleman’s agreement” with China to keep the status quo in the West Philippine Sea, a former Cabinet official said yesterday, as fresh tensions surround the WPS due to recent incursions by Beijing that targeted a Filipino resupply mission and a research team.
He explained that under the deal, China would neither occupy new features in the South China Sea nor build structures in Panatag Shoal, a traditional fishing ground off Zambales. “Personally, Duterte enabled friendly relations and enabled us to advance the Philippines’ interest in terms of investment and trade. certainly minimized water cannon incidents,” he added.
Roque said Duterte had summoned the Chinese ambassador after a water cannon incident involving a resupply ship also in Ayungin.
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