DFA will 'defer' to security on need to continue provisional arrangement with China
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-08-12 15:57 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Asia, Military & Defence, Philippines, China, World News, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it would "defer" to the military establishment on the continued implementation of the provisional understanding (PU) with China if they still deemed it necessary.
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