PH open to all options to address sea row with China — Bersamin

by Catherine S. Valente ManilaTimes.net

eXeCUtIVe secretary Lucas Bersamin on tuesday, July 25 said the Philippine government is considering all options, including bringing this to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), to address the country’s issues with China in the West Philippine sea.

Bersamin made the statement after President ferdinand marcos Jr. failed to mention some issues during his second state of the Nation Address (soNA), including the several reported instances of harassment by the Chinese Coast Guard against Filipinos in the disputed waters.

“It was very clear that his speech was referring to this issue. But even if I said diplomacy is the approach that this administration will take, I am sure that the President is very firm that he will not surrender any inch of our territory or sovereignty to any foreign power,” Bersamin said on television.

Bersamin also responded to calls asking the marcos government to raise the issue u PAGE 4