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Gentleman’s agreement: Castro wants to get info straight from Duterte
ACT Teachers Party-list Representative France Castro is pushing for former President Rodrigo Duterte to be summoned to the House inquiry regarding an alleged 'gentleman's agreement' on the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
Castro emphasized that Duterte should be invited because he was the one who spoke about the agreement and participated in its crafting.
She stated this during the first day of the investigation conducted by the Committee on National Defense and the Special Committee on the WPS.
Castro also suggested inviting a representative from the Chinese embassy who has knowledge of the agreement.
The special committee on the West Philippine Sea chairperson suggested allowing all resource persons to state their positions first before specific individuals are summoned.
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