INQToday: 鈥楪entleman鈥檚 agreement鈥� on West PH Sea violates PH sovereignty 鈥� NSC
Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:
Former President Rodrigo Duterte made a verbal agreement with China when he was still in power to maintain the status quo in the West Philippine Sea, according to ex-presidential spokesperson Harry Roque.
Roque clarified, however, that the agreement—which called for the Philippines to refrain from constructing and repairing installations in the area—was non-binding and could not apply during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s tenure.
The supposed gentleman’s agreement between the Philippines and China on the West Philippine Sea violates the sovereignty of the country, according to the National Security Council (NSC).
NSC spokesperson Jonathan Malaya also said the agency is not aware of any “gentleman’s agreement” between Manila and Beijing as mentioned by Harry Roque, who was the former presidential spokesperson under the time of Rodrigo Duterte.
Article continues after this advertisementThe Terminal 2 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) is experiencing fluctuations in electricity as travelers swarm the airport on Holy Wednesday, March 27.
Article continues after this advertisementIn a text message to 黑料社, Manila International Airport Authority (Miaa) spokesperson Chris Bendijo said power supply at Naia’s Terminal 2 fluctuated due to “an increased load due to high heat index.”
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has been invited to India for a state visit, said the Palace on Wednesday.
Marcos met with the Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Malacañang on Tuesday.
Rep. Duterte: Ask WPS questions from DFA, DND, not from VP
Questions on China’s actions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) should be asked by government agencies responsible for the country’s foreign policy and external defense, not by Vice President Sara Duterte.
Her brother, Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Duterte, said on Wednesday.
