Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Cayetano on Thursday said the Duterte administration’s plan for a joint exploration and development deal with China over South China Sea (West Philippine Sea) resources would face tough legal challenges over a constitutional restriction, among others. Under the deal, the Philippines will get 60 percent of the benefits against China’s 40-percent share. The 1987 Constitution, however, provides that the exploration, development and utilization of natural resources should be under the full control and supervision of the Philippine government.

Panti, L. (2018, August 31). Legal battle looms over sea exploration. The Manila Times, pp. A1, A2.