Batongbacal was referring to an announcement made by President Rodrigo Duterte last week in Marawi City and later clarified by Malacañang spokesperson Harry Roque, that the administration was considering China’s offer to explore both SC 57 and Reed Bank (SC 72).

Anda, R. (2018, March 4). 'Too much, too soon,' expert warns on PH-China sea study. Philippine Daily Inquirer, pp. A1, A16.