27 October 2011

News Story: (Philippines) China paper's comments on Spratlys row ‘irresponsible,’ says DFA chief

By Faye P. Velasco

MANILA, Oct. 26 (PNA) -- Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario on Wednesday described as "irresponsible" comments made by a Chinese newspaper on the territorial dispute among China and some of its Southeast Asian neighbors, including the Philippines, over portions of the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea).
 
"It sounds like a grossly irresponsible, saber-rattling statement in contrast with the Philippine position which seeks a United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) rules-based solution to the West Philippine Sea issue," Del Rosario said.

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