Aquino to raise sea dispute with Obama

PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino 3rd will lead other Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) heads of state in bringing forth the issue of maritime security, particularly the disputes at the West Philippines Sea (South China Sea), during their meeting with US President Barack Obama this week, according to a Malacanang official.

Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr., in an interview over state-run Radyo ng Bayan, on Sunday said it has been agreed during the Asean-US Summit last November that Obama shall hold a dialogue with Asean leaders on their maritime concerns.