Roque denies Duterte made claim on WPS

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque asserts that President Rodrigo Duterte never claimed China is in possession of the West Philippine Sea.

Roque denies Carpio's suggestion that the debate should focus on Duterte's claim, stating it is 'impossible to debate' because Duterte did not make such statements.

Roque proposes a debate with Carpio and other critics focusing on whether the President’s independent foreign policy has led to any derogation of sovereignty or loss of territory.

Carpio and Roque disagree on the specific topic for their proposed debate, as Duterte was unclear about the exact aspect of the West Philippine Sea issue he wanted to discuss.