Philippines to continue push for South China Sea Code of Conduct next year


KUALA LUMPUR: The Philippines will continue pushing for the conclusion of the Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea when it hosts the Asean Summits next year, said its president Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

"Well, we have been pushing for that even not as a host (of Asean), but we will continue to do that," said Marcos when met by reporters after attending the 28th Asean Plus Three (APT) Summit at KL Convention Centre on Monday (Oct 27).

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