Duterte, likewise, emphasized the stand of the Philippines on the peaceful resolution of the South China Sea territorial dispute. “On the South China Sea, the Chief Executive underscored that the Philippines is for the peaceful resolution of disputes in accordance with international law stressing there is no other viable path but honest negotiations and sincere diplomacy,” presidential spokesman Harry Roque said in a statement, explaining Duterte’s speech at the US-Asean Summit. READ: Duterte affirms arbitral win vs China before UN: It’s now part of international lawThe online US-Asean Summit is held from Nov. 12 to 15. It focused on the region’s COVID-19 response and recovery efforts as well as Asean community building. /MUFRead Next

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 14, 2020 09:33 UTC