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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 11) – Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Tuesday claimed Julian Felipe Reef, where around 200 Chinese ships were sighted in March, is not part of the Philippines exclusive economic zone, going against statements made by the Defense and Foreign Affairs departments. All we re saying is we were never in possession of that area.Ni hindi po yan kabahagi ng ating EEZ ha, yung Julian Felipe. Labas po yan, ganyan po kalayo yan [It s not even part of our EEZ. Julian Felipe reef is outside that zone, that s how far it is], Roque said in a Palace briefing.
By VIRGIL LOPEZ, GMA News
Published February 23, 2021 8:32pm
Photo: Office of Sen. Leila de Lima Opposition Senator Leila De Lima on Tuesday wished for freedom a day before she marks her fourth year in detention on drug-related cases. “Freedom and vindication soon,” De Lima, who came in full personal protective equipment, told reporters outside the Muntinlupa City court when asked about her thoughts on her continued incarceration. De Lima has been detained at the Philippine National Police Custodial Center in Quezon City since February 24, 2017 over allegations that she allowed the illegal drug trade to proliferate inside the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) during her term as justice secretary.