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Sen. Marcos backs Duterte-China ‘deal’, says critics ‘OA’
Senator Imee Marcos stated that there is nothing wrong with former President Rodrigo Duterte's alleged "gentleman's agreement" with China regarding the BRP Sierra Madre in the West Philippine Sea.
She believes it is standard practice for any chief executive to engage in verbal agreements to maintain peace and order in the country's maritime territory.
Marcos dismissed criticisms labeling Duterte's actions as treasonous, calling such reactions "over-acting."
She emphasized the importance of dialogue to prevent endangering the lives of Filipinos, whether soldiers or civilians.
Her statement comes in response to former Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio, who accused Duterte of surrendering sovereign rights through the said agreement.
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Former Palace spokesperson Harry Roque revealed that former President Rodrigo Duterte had a verbal 'gentleman's agreement' with China to maintain the status quo in the West Philippine Sea.
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Former presidential legal counsel Salvador Panelo and National Security Adviser Eduardo Año denied any agreement between the Duterte administration and China concerning the BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal.
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Senator Risa Hontiveros has filed a resolution calling for a Senate investigation into a supposed "gentleman's agreement" between former President Rodrigo Duterte and the Chinese government.
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Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. warned against China's alleged attempts to shift the discussion about the West Philippine Sea (WPS) towards a supposed "gentlemen's agreement" allegedly made with former President Rodrigo Duterte.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. declared that Filipinos will not submit to China's aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
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