PH ‘dialogue’ with China on disputed waters
‘significant’ move for Duterte -- analysts

THE Philippines’ decision in temporarily setting aside the ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and pursuing a dialogue with China on the disputed waters has proven to be a “significant” move for the Duterte administration, according to analysts.

“I think it (ruling) is very significant because that is our bargaining chip with China that will be our basis to claim while China’s claim is based on history so we can agree to disagree,” retired General Victor Corpuz said during the weekly Pandesal Forum at Kamuning bakery in Quezon City on Tuesday.