Manila Bulletin
Legarda hails resumption of joint exploration talks between PH, China; 'dialogue, friendly relations are always welcome'
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. expressed hope for successful negotiations with China on joint oil and gas exploration in the West Philippine Sea following his bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
The Philippine and Chinese governments agreed to resume talks on oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea at an "early date", building upon previous discussions from the Duterte administration.
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda welcomed the resumption of talks but emphasized they must be premised on the 2016 UN Arbitral Award, which validates the Philippines' maritime rights and benefits from its exclusive economic zone.
Legarda also called for compensation for marine resource damage and clear respect for the arbitral ruling, while also suggesting the exploration of alternative partnerships.
Senator JV Ejercito supported the talks if they prove beneficial to both nations but cautioned the Philippine government to proceed with wariness.
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