00:00The roundtable discussion at the 61st Munich Security Conference in Germany was followed by a debate between the delegation of the Philippines and China.
00:08In the midst of this, tensions continue in the West Philippine Sea.
00:12In the discussion, the Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo also reiterated the Philippines' right to the West Philippine Sea.
00:21This is in accordance with the International Laws, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea or UNCLOS.
00:28Manalo also pointed out that the best solution to reduce tensions is to follow the International Laws.
00:34Meanwhile, on his side, former Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Fu Ying explained China's position on the South China Sea.
00:47While Fu Ying emphasized that China cannot agree to allow the Philippines to occupy the Aeongin and Sabina Shores
00:55because this is a violation of the Declaration of the Code of Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea.
