Philippines 'open' to deal with Beijing to ease South China Sea tension

Foreign secretary Enrique Manalo says Manila also does not rule out legal action

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Philippines Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo speaks to Nikkei Asia during an interview on May 30 in Tokyo. (Photo by Yuji Murakami) 

RAMON ROYANDOYAN and YUICHI SHIGA

TOKYO -- The Philippines is considering establishing new diplomatic arrangements with China to ease tensions in the disputed South China Sea, according to Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo.

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