Marcos Jr. proposal to allow Chinese deals in West Philippine Sea draws warning over sovereignty risks
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Marcos Jr proposed amending constitution to allow deals with China on West Philippine Sea natural resources
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Proposal sparks backlash from activists citing dictator father's power grabs and risks to Philippine sovereignty
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Legal experts caution against enabling China joint ventures, arguing sufficient provisions exist and risks are too high
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Allies adopt two-step process to amend constitution more easily via Constituent Assembly they would control
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Pushback growing from Marcos Jr's sister, Duterte, legal experts, and activists over timing and risks posed