THE Philippines and China discussed ways to dial down tension in the South China Sea and agreed to address incidents in the region "through diplomacy," the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Thursday.

The Philippines and China on Wednesday convened the 8th Bilateral Consultation Mechanism (BCM) on the South China Sea in Shanghai, China. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro led the Philippine delegation.

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