Sara Duterte: Gov't officials should not pick fights with other countries
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte urged government officials not to "pick fights" with other countries, including China, advocating for diplomatic talks to resolve issues like the West Philippine Sea dispute. However, a Coast Guard spokesperson countered that the Philippines acts based on international law.
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