South China SeaPhilippines to seek diplomatic solutions in South China Sea
Secretary Enrique Manalo tells Nikkei that peace and dialogue 'must prevail'
Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said in a written interview with Nikkei Asia that peace and dialogue are key to resolving maritime disputes with China. (Photo by Takuya Fujisawa)
RAMON ROYANDOYAN and YUKI FUJITA, Nikkei staff writers
MANILA -- The Philippines is committed to prioritizing diplomacy in resolving maritime tensions with China, underscoring a strategy of peaceful assertion of sovereignty in the disputed South China Sea, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo has said in written replies to Nikkei Asia.