TODAY'S EDITORIAL: A test of resolve?
THE disturbing encounter that occurred last Sunday between Philippine Navy personnel and a ship of China's Coast Guard near Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea may certainly be regarded as more than it appeared.Given the timing of the incident, occurring shortly after a meeting between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
On the recommendation of National Security Adviser Clarita Carlos, President Marcos directed that a note verbale be sent to the Chinese embassy asking for further explanation, as the two accounts of the incident are obviously contradictory.It would be unfortunate and counterproductive to allow this incident to undo the progress made in President Marco' recent engagement, and in the generally positive interactions between the Philippines and China since the start of his administration.
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