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Manila stands firm on Escoda

(UPDATES) THE Philippines insisted that the Escoda (Sabina) Shoal is within its exclusive economic zone and would continue to explore ways to lower tension in the region, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Thursday.

Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro reiterated this during the Bilateral Consultation Mechanism (BCM) meeting between the Philippines and China held in Beijing on September 11.

PH Undersecretary Lazaro and CN Vice Foreign Minister Chen meet in Beijing on 11 September for the Bilateral Consultation Mechanism. Photo courtesy of the Department of Foreign Affair