West Philippine Sea ‘ours’ despite China-built structures, says DFA chief


MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN): Manila’s top diplomat on Thursday (April 1)asserted the Philippines’ ownership of maritime features in the West Philippine Sea despite China’s massive construction in the area.

“Within our EEZ (exclusive economic zone) so it’s ours. The durability and vintage of the structures don’t matter. Ours, ” Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said on Twitter.

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Philippines , South China Sea , China , defence , DFA

   

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