Manila Bulletin
PH ‘concerned’ with China-Taiwan tension, calls for sobriety – Faustino
The Department of National Defense (DND) urged China and Taiwan to exercise restraint amid escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
The Philippines, while adhering to the One-China policy, emphasized the importance of dialogue and peace in addressing the situation.
Defense Officer-in-Charge Jose Faustino Jr. discussed bilateral relations with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III in Hawaii.
Tensions in the Taiwan Strait intensified significantly following a visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taipei in August.
The DND highlighted the safety of approximately 130,000 to 150,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Taiwan as a primary concern.
The Philippines is continuously updating and enhancing its contingency plans to ensure the safety of its citizens in Taiwan.
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