MANILA, Philippines — Leyte 4th District Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez on Monday urged for sobriety in public discussions over the West Philippine Sea (WPS) as she raised economic concerns over calls for the government to be more aggressive in dealing with Chinese military vessels that have been spotted in various reefs inside the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
Torres-Gomez said that while it is easy for the public to focus on its aggressive activities in the WPS, the people should at the same time look at the broader picture if the country continues to agitate, and even anger, China.
“There are economic repercussions if we continue to insist that China give in to our deman…
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