DFA chief, Chinese FM hold ‘frank, constructive’ talk amid maritime tensions
Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone call to discuss bilateral ties and maritime issues. Both sides agreed to manage differences through dialogue, though China expressed concerns over certain Filipino politicians' actions.
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