'PH likely to lose vs China before UN assembly'

By Catherine S. Valente

Sep 19, 2023 12:23 am

ILOILO CITY: Former solicitor general Francis Jardeleza believes the Philippines will lose if it takes China's continued aggression in the West Philippine Sea before the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

In an exclusive interview with The Manila Times, Jardeleza said a Philippine resolution is likely to be turned down since China, as one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, has veto powers.

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