MANILA, Philippines: Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa said that he is a staunch supporter of former president Rodrigo Duterte but he is "anti China" insofar as the bullying of Philippine vessels by Chinese ships in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is concerned.
Dela Rosa made the remark as Sen. Ana Theresia "Risa" Hontiveros delivered a privileged speech reiterating the need to probe the claim of the Chinese Embassy in Manila that the Duterte administration entered into a "gentleman's agreement" with China to not repair the BRP Sierra Madre or build structures at Ayungin Shoal.
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