The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) expressed its concerns about the recent developments in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) that can heighten tensions in the disputed region.

In a statement coursed through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reaffirmed the importance of maintaining peace and stability, maritime security and freedom of navigation and overflight in the West Philippine Sea.

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