MANILA, Philippines—Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson insists that the Philippines needs the help of the United States when it comes to the territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea against China.
In an interview with DZXL radio, Lacson said that although the U.S. is already mandated to aid the Philippines in the territorial dispute by way of the Mutual Defense Treaty it should be the Philippines to take the initiative.
“The U.S. has indicated it is bound by our Mutual Defense Treaty but it is the Philippines that must take the initiative. The U.S. cannot be more aggressive than we are in the disputed area,” said Lacson.
The dispute was once again pointed out af…
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