THE Philippines does not want confrontation with China but will defend its territory if the situation calls for it. This was the message of Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose L. Cuisia Jr. to the officers and crew of the country’s newest warship, the BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16) on the eve of its departure for […]
Source: http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/index.php/news/top-news/7908-salceda-phl-should-convert-china-s-west-philippine-sea-threat-to-economic-advantage LEGAZPI CITY—China’s threatening posture over territorial conflicts and issues in the West Philippine Sea may be turned into an advantage by rival claimant neighboring countries, including the Philippines, as Japan shifts its gaze for trade and investments “to the rising stars” of Southeast Asia. Albay Gov. Joey Salceda said “the China scare is […]