MANILA, Philippines — Malacaang on Tuesday justified President Rodrigo Duterte’s word that he won’t confront China unless it starts drilling for oil in the West Philippine Sea, pointing out that the disputed water is not a known rich resource of fishes — even maintaining that Filipino fishermen are not prevented from fishing in the area.
According to presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, the West Philippine Sea is described on maps as “dangerous grounds” because it is full of rocks there.
In a pre-recorded speech that aired Monday night, Duterte said he would only send warships if China starts drilling for oil, as there was not enough fish to “quarrel” about in the …
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