MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government should summon the Chinese ambassador to explain the recent intrusion of China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said Tuesday.
Barbers made the call as he urged Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, who recently condemned China’s presence in the West Philippine Sea, to “walk the talk” in case the Chinese ships do not leave the contested waters soon.
“It is not enough that we engage in verbal tussle, we should summon the Chinese Ambassador ASAP (as soon as possible) and demand an explanation. We should also send our naval ships in the area to protect our fishermen, our marine resources and o…
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