Negotiations for joint oil and gas exploration in the West Philippine Sea are set to resume in Beijing next month, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). In a statement, the DFA said Philippine and Chinese officials are set to meet for preparatory talks “sometime in May.” “The meeting will discuss parameters and terms of reference,” the DFA said in a statement.

Lee-Brago, P. 92023, April 5). Phl, China meet next month on oil exploration. The Philippine Star, pp. 1, 4.