Archbishop Villegas Urges Palace to Stand Firm on West Philippine Sea
Archbishop Socrates Villegas of Lingayen-Dagupan urged the Marcos administration to remain "firm and unyielding" in defending the country's sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea, calling for a stance that avoids provocation but does not cower from threats.
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