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MANILA, Philippines --- Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Sunday said the joint oil exploration deal between the Philippines and China could be used as a «bargaining leverage» in settling the dispute in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).Joint oil exploration with China can help settle sea dispute – Panelo
MANILA, Philippines --- Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Sunday said the joint oil exploration deal between the Philippines and China could be used as a «bargaining leverage» in settling the dispute in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). President Rodrigo Duterte earlier said he would push for the «exploitation of natural resources» in the WPS through a joint exploration deal when he visits China later this month. «If you could use that as a bargaining leverage, sasabihin mo, 'after all amin naman yan, although kine-claim nyo rin yan, bat di na lang natin pag-usapan yung ating China exploration para pareho tayong makinabang?'», Panelo said in an interview...Keep on reading: Joint oil exploration with China can help settle sea dispute – Panelo Read more