Only former president Rodrigo Duterte can confirm or deny the rumors that the Philippines had some sort of deal with China concerning Ayungin Shoal during his term. <br /><br />Deputy Majority Leader for Communications ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo had this to say Thursday, March 14 when he was asked in a press conference about the longstanding rumor. <br /><br />READ: https://mb.com.ph/2024/3/14/better-to-ask-duterte-on-alleged-secret-pact-with-china-says-tulfo<br /><br />Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin<br /><br />Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph<br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin <br />Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin<br />Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin<br />Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin<br /><br />#ManilaBulletinOnline<br />#ManilaBulletin<br />#LatestNews
