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All Senators’ Caucus Set to Craft WPS Debate ‘Parameters’

The Philippine Senate and Chinese Embassy aim to de-escalate tensions through dialogue after weeks of disputes over maritime claims in the West Philippine Sea, officials said.

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BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — All senators’ caucus is set to take place on Monday to form “parameters on how to communicate without hurting each other” after a row among lawmakers over West Philippine Sea issues, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said. “It’s a breath of fresh air that the Chinese ambassador told us, ‘Let’s talk.’ So, that’s a good opening,” Lacson told reporters after the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) alumni ho…

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Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Chairman Senator Erwin Tulfo is set to meet with the ambassador of the Embassy of China in the Philippines. According to Tulfo, their meeting, which was facilitated by the Department of Foreign Affairs, is scheduled for Monday. Last week, Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson suggested that the senators and the ambassador engage in dialogue. This follows the ambassador's statement that he is open to talks…

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Philstar Global broke the news in Manila, Philippines (the) on Friday, February 20, 2026.
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