MANILA, Philippines — After former Senate president Juan Ponce Enrile concurred with President Rodrigo Duterte’s policy in the West Philippine Sea, Malacaang said Monday it no longer sees any urgency to discuss the maritime dispute with former presidents nor the National Security Council.
In his regular press briefing, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said the possibility for Duterte to meet former presidents over the issue was eyed before Enrile shared his views on the maritime dispute.
But, Roque said: “Mukha namang after JPE concurred that the President is pursuing the right policy on the West Philippine Sea, eh wala naman pong urgency na pag-usapan ang bagay na ito e…
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