MANILA: The Philippines called on China yesterday to desist from provocative actions in the disputed Spratly islands region after reports that a Chinese company was exploring for oil and gas near the area.
We call for transparency in these matters and desistance from acts that would go against the grain of peaceful, diplomatic solutions to any disputes, presidential spokesman Ignacio Bunye said.
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