PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday said he is open to exploration and development in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) with rival claimants China and Vietnam, as long as it is “fair” to the Philippines.

Speaking to reporters upon his arrival in Davao City from Beijing, Duterte cited an agreement during the administration of President Gloria Macapagal for a joint study in the disputed waters.

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