PH senator pushes back on China during Pag-asa Island visit
Philippine Senator Risa Hontiveros visited Thitu Island (Pag-asa) in the Spratly Islands and urged deeper defense ties with the U.S. and like-minded nations, stressing that Filipinos won’t cede any part of the West Philippine Sea while calling for continuous diplomatic pushback against China’s claims as Chinese vessels patrolled nearby.