The Philippines will not respond to China’s provocative actions in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea), which include the reclamation activities in two reefs that are within the country’s exclusive economic zone, Malacanang said on Saturday.

“The tack that we have taken is that we do not respond to provocative actions, including military action. We always exhaust the diplomatic channels and legal means in addressing this issue,” Palace deputy spokesperson Abigail Valte said in an interview aired at Radyo ng Bayan.

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