Duterte avoids tension in West Philippine Sea, claims it ours without doubts 0 SHARES Share it! In his speech, Duterte assured that the government will protect the country’s honor and integrity amid the dispute with China over the West Philippine Sea. “The West Philippine Sea is ours. Duterte reiterated how he told Chinese President Xi Jinping about digging oil in the West Philippine Sea. Talks about the West Philippine Sea arose following the sinking of a Filipino fishing boat by a Chinese vessel near the Recto Bank last month.

Source: Manila Bulletin July 22, 2019 14:37 UTC