INQUIRER.net: Manila vows ‘to steadfastly defend’ disputed sea

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Manila vows 'to steadfastly defend' disputed sea Jul 31st 2013, 09:21 MANILA, Philippines - The country will defend the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) which is "legitimately ours," Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) secretary Albert del Rosario said Wednesday.   "In the past year, we became witness to persistent threats on the peace and stability of our region," del Rosario said in his speech during the 115th DFA Foundation Day and the 149th Birth Anniversary of Apolinario Mabini, the first Secretary of Foreign Affairs then under the administration of Emilio Aguinaldo.   "Amidst the developments in the West Philippine Sea, we continue to steadfastly defend what is legitimately ours. Defending our country, including our mar... Keep on reading: Manila vows 'to steadfastly defend' disputed sea Media files: albert-del-rosario.jpg (image/jpeg)

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