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Former Armed Forces of the Philippines' Western Command (AFP WESCOM) commander Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos on Wednesday confirmed receiving a phone call from a Chinese military attaché but clarified that he did not enter into any deal that could compromise the Philippines' national interest.
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Coverage of sovereignty issues cannot be whittled down to a ‘we said, Xi said’ narrative
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Chinese warships trail naval drills involving US, Philippine, and French fleets in the West Philippine Sea, heightening tensions in the region.
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