House pursues probe on alleged WPS 'gentleman's agreement'

The House of Representatives will push through with its investigation into the alleged "gentleman's agreement" in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) amid growing concerns about its impact on the country's sovereignty. In the exercise of its oversight powers, the appropriate committee will conduct an inquiry, in aid of legislation, to determine the adverse impact of such agreement on national interests, Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said in his speech at the resumption of session. He said the House leadership supports President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in denouncing the alleged secret "gentleman's agreement" between former president Rodrigo R. Duterte and Chinese President…