Stop 'creeping occupation' of 'militia' boats in WPS, Pacquiao asks China Global News


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Sen. Manny Pacquiao. INQUIRER.net file photo / Cathy Miranda 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. ADVERTISEMENT Pacquiao’s staff later issued a correction that “San” Felipe reef was meant...