Asserting Philippine sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea must go beyond military patrols and diplomatic protests and result in establishing a sustainable, well

Asserting Philippine sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea must go beyond military patrols and diplomatic protests and result in establishing a sustainable, well-funded civilian presence in the Kalayaan Island Group, Sen. Risa Hontiveros said on Saturday. htt  facebook.com


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