MANILA, Philippines — China’s leadership should use its power to “disperse” the Chinese vessels that are still at the Julian Felipe (Whitsun) Reef and to put an end to “this creeping occupation,” Senator Manny Pacquiao said Thursday.
“As a friend and neighbor, I appeal to the Chinese leadership to stop this creeping occupation and use your authority to disperse these Chinese fishermen around our San Felipe reef,” Pacquiao said in a statement, apparently referring to Julian Felipe Reef.
Pacquiao’s staff later issued a correction that “San” Felipe reef was meant to be “Julian” Felipe reef.
“This would show goodwill on your part and an affirmation of your position that this a…
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