The Palace clarifies President Duterte did not fight with China, but only lost his temper when China issued a stern warning against a Philippine aircraft in the South China Sea
Two US B-52 bombers flew within the vicinity of the contested Spratly Islands in the South China Sea on Tuesday, according to a statement from U.S. Pacific Air Forces, which oversees air operations in the region.
Repairs of port facilities on the Pag-asa island is consistent with the Philippines' national sovereignty and jurisdiction, a Malacañang official said.
In the wake of concerns over Chinese installed missiles in South China sea, the Philippines and the United States formally open this years Balikatan joint military exercises.
The statement comes in the wake of the reported presence of two Chinese military planes and China's unveiling of a monument to mark construction on disputed areas in the South China Sea.
The day will come when Filipinos will thank China for the artificial islands it built in the contested Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Wednesday.
