Senators on Thursday urged the country’s leaders to discuss, unify and come up with a strong stand on the issues hounding the West Philippine Sea to counter the confusing statements the public is hearing from Malacanang. Senator Grace Poe said convening the National Security Council (NSC) to discuss the Philippine’s stand on the West Philippine Sea would be a timely intervention in the face of the conflicting declarations coming from President Duterte and some government officials. “It is high time that the whole-of-government comes up with a clear and united stand on the West Philippine Sea issue. The convening of the NSC as soon as possible would be a timely intervention,” Poe said when sought to comment on former Senator Rodolfo Biazon’s call.

Torregoza, H. L. (2021, May 21). Senators urge united stand on West Philippine Sea issue. Manila Bulletin, p. 8.