Manila Bulletin
Apathy? Solons bring up VP Sara's silence on West Philippine Sea flare incident
Lawmakers are criticizing Vice President Sara Duterte for her perceived silence regarding China's aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea and crimes linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).
House Assistant Majority Leaders Paolo Ortega V, Zia Alonto Adiong, and Jil Bongalon voiced their concerns following a recent incident where a Chinese military aircraft deployed flares near a Philippine Air Force plane over Panatag Shoal.
Ortega commented that the Vice President's silence is deafening and emphasized the need for leaders to take a pro-Philippines stance.
Adiong questioned the reason behind Duterte's silence, highlighting the significance of her position as the second-highest official and suggesting her silence could be interpreted as apathy.
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