DFA Rebukes PH Officials Over China Comments, Stresses Alignment With Marcos Policy
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DFA Rebukes PH Officials Over China Comments, Stresses Alignment With Marcos Policy

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has rebuked some Philippine government officials for their statements on China, emphasizing the need to align with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s policy. The DFA expressed concern that individual remarks, particularly regarding the West Philippine Sea, complicate the government's overall diplomatic strategy.

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