Lorenzana: DND stance on WPS aligns with Duterte
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana clarified Sunday that his statements regarding defending Philippine possessions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) align with President Rodrigo Duterte's orders.
Lorenzana emphasized that Duterte’s instructions are clear: defend what is rightfully ours without resorting to war and maintaining peace in the seas.
Despite China's call for the Philippines to stop maritime drills, Lorenzana assured that patrols by the Philippine Coast Guard and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources will continue.
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