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Palace says diplomacy with China not 'weakness'
Malacañang asserted that diplomacy is not a sign of weakness, defending the Philippines' approach to territorial disputes amidst China's actions in the West Philippine Sea.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stated that being diplomatic does not equate to showing weakness, emphasizing the President's directive for a diplomacy and rules-based approach.
Castro clarified that China cannot stop the Philippines from upholding its rights in the West Philippine Sea, based on laws, UNCLOS, and the arbitral ruling.
She added that while the President advocates for diplomacy, he has also affirmed that the Philippines will not shy away from any conflict and is not initiating any war.
This statement comes after Senator Erwin Tulfo suggested that the Philippines reconsider its stance on the "One China" policy, arguing that diplomacy without deterrence is weakness.
The Chinese Ministry of Defense has previously labeled the Philippines as a "troublemaker" in the South China Sea, particularly following the Philippines' defense cooperation with allies like the US and Australia.
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