WPS: Hormuz crisis sharpens Philippines’ push for South China Sea code
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Source: Inquirer
Published: 2026-06-24 17:27 UTC+10:00
Section: Latest Stories
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, Philippines, China, International Orgs, World News, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines – As the Philippines chairs Asean amid geopolitical tensions half a world away, Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro makes a clear case for why finishing the South China Sea Code of Conduct (COC) matters beyond the disputed waters themselves.
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