Sen. Risa Hontiveros criticizes former President Rodrigo Duterte’s remarks regarding the “gentleman’s agreement” allegedly made between Duterte and China concerning their conduct in the West Philippine Sea.

“Duterte and his men all have conflicting claims. Ang gulo nilang lahat, parang gobyerno niya noong pinuno siya,” Hontiveros explained, adding, “Their contradictory statements all the more require that the Senate resolution I filed be heard at the soonest possible time.”

Hontiveros also said the former president should stop claiming that the situation in the West Philippine Sea was better during his administration, as there were more incidents of intimidation and threats that were not made public.

“Tigilan na rin ni Duterte ang pagsasabi na mas maayos ang West Philippine Sea noong panahon niya. It was during his administration that China passed the disastrous fishing ban against Filipino fisherfolk. It was during his time that Chinese Navy vessels armed with missiles chased and harassed Filipino journalists. It was his presidency that made the Philippines look like a Chinese puppet in the eyes of the international community,” she said.

“Huwag niya nang ipagtanggol ang best friend niya. Walang napala ang Pilipinas,” Hontiveros concluded.

📷 Sen. Risa Hontiveros,