Manila Bulletin
Escudero urges gov't to take up China’s aggression in West Philippine Sea before ASEAN
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero proposed escalating the West Philippine Sea issue to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in response to China's recent aggressive actions.
Escudero believes that ASEAN, as the regional organization to which the Philippines belongs, serves as a suitable forum to discuss the ongoing territorial disputes.
He acknowledged that ASEAN is not a political association but emphasized its role as a platform for dialogue concerning events within the region.
While filing another case against China remains a viable option for the Philippine government, Escudero's primary suggestion focuses on diplomatic engagement through ASEAN.
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