MALACANANG on Tuesday assured the public that the Philippines’ proposed joint oil and gas exploration with China in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) would stand legal scrutiny.

Palace spokesman Salvador Panelo made the statement after opposition lawmakers asked the Senate Committee on Energy to investigate the potential deals on oil and gas exploration in the West Philippine Sea.

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