The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) rejected allegations of a lack of transparency in discussions over proposed amendments to the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the China Coast Guard (CCG). In a statement, the DFA said claims that the talks were opaque, unilateral, or conducted without the PCG’s involvement ...
Philippines DFA Rejects Transparency Allegations in China Coast Guard Talks
The Philippines' foreign ministry denied claims that talks on amending a bilateral agreement were opaque and excluded national agencies.