The Philippines will not stop China from fishing in the country’s territorial waters, Malacañang said on Tuesday amid calls on the government to make Recto (Reed) Bank an exclusive fishing ground for Filipinos.

President Rodrigo Duterte gives a message after watching the movie "Kontradiksyon" during its premiere at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City on June 24, 2019. ALFRED FRIAS/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

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