Carpio Rebukes Duterte's Deal with China Permitting Supplies but Forbidding Construction in South China Sea
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Former Philippine Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio slams Duterte's "gentleman's agreement" with China's Xi not to build new facilities in disputed South China Sea waters.
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Duterte admits agreeing with Xi to maintain status quo and allow food/water but not rebuilding materials to Philippine ship Sierra Madre.
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Critics say Duterte's deal betrayed Philippine territorial rights and may constitute treason.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr demands Duterte disclose details of the secret deal.
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China reiterates demand for Philippines to remove Sierra Madre shipwreck, offers to allow food/water on humanitarian grounds but will block construction materials.