'Japan could take over the Bicol railway'

The file photo shows the new Philippine National Railway train cars. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

LEGAZPI CITY: Albay Rep. Jose Ma. Clemente "Joey" Salceda said that the country's development should not be used as diplomatic leverage after the Chinese government withdrew funding for three railway projects, including the anticipated South Long-Haul project that aims to extend the railway from Bicol to Matnog, Sorsogon.