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VP Duterte declines comment on West Philippine Sea dispute

Vice President Sara Duterte has officially broken her silence regarding the escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) due to China's continued harassment of Filipino vessels, stating "no comment" when asked for her reaction.

Duterte referred to a statement made by her brother, Davao City Representative Paolo Duterte, who suggested that the Vice President's role as Secretary of Education does not involve confronting China directly.

Representative Duterte advised that inquiries about the West Philippine Sea dispute should be directed to the Secretary of National Defense and the Secretary of Foreign Affairs, as they are responsible for formulating foreign policy.

The Vice President's lack of public statement on the national security issue contrasts with her vocal defense of Apollo Quiboloy, a fugitive accused of sexual abuse and human trafficking, whose congressional probe she has deemed "unfair."

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