PH pushes for freedom of navigation, overflight in South China Sea ABS-CBN News


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An aerial shot of Chinese-claimed Subi reef, from a Philippine Air Force plane, as Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana along with some journalists visit the Philippine-claimed Thitu island just in the Spratlys on April 21, 2017. Ted Aljibe, AFP/File MANILA - The Philippines has stressed the importance of maintaining freedom and navigation and overflight at the contested South China Sea, as well as the peaceful resolution of disputes through international law. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union (EU) will continue to champion respect for international law and reaffirm the importance of maintaining peace in disputed waters,...