The alleged “new model” deal between China and the Philippines over Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea was invalid, retired Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio said Wednesday.
The alleged “new model” deal between China and the Philippines over Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea — an allegation made by the Chinese Embassy — was invalid, retired Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio said Wednesday.“No, it is not ,” Carpio said in a press conference of Atin Ito Coalition.He said the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Western Command has no authority to finalize an agreement with other countries without the involvement of the Department of Foreign Affairs .
We have received guidance already from the commander-in-chief, from the National Security Adviser, from the Secretary of National Defense,” Trinidad told reporters.“We need not dignify such dead stories that have been revived from the grave…and bring that story back to where it rightfully belongs, to the grave, never to be heard again,” he added.
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