Zubiri to raise West PH Sea issue at ‘private, casual’ dinner with Bongbong Marcos, senators

“Ibabanggit po namin ito sa mahal na Pangulo, but again, I will respect the decision of the President. Kasi may balancing act si Presidente eh, one side he must be very firm, but at the same time he must practice diplomacy. Kailangan niyang gawin yan para hindi naman madehado din negosyo at trade with China. In a way he has to have a good balancing act,” Zubiri said.

SR No. 718 urges the Philippine government to take appropriate action in asserting its rights to its exclusive economic zone. It also indicates that the Department of Foreign Affairs is expected to continue holding a dialogue with China to assert the country’s sovereign rights to the West Philippine Sea.Bring international attention to China’s harassment of Filipino fishermen and its continued violation of the Hague Ruling

Utilize international fora to rally multilateral support for the enforcement of the Hague Ruling and raise awareness of the real situation in the West Philippine SeaFile a resolution before the United Nations General Assembly to call for the cessation of all activities that harass Philippine vessels and violate the Philippines’ established rights in the West Philippine SeaBut Zubiri said the dinner had been planned long before the adoption of SR No. 718.

“Matagal na kasi si Presidente na nagtatanong [kung] kailan ba kami magdi-dinner [o] magme-meeting. He invited all senators,” explained Zubiri, adding that it will be a “casual” and “private” dinner.

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