All excuses, Marcos says of Duterte camp’s side in ‘secret’ China deal

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. on Monday took a swipe at the camp of his predecessor over its “excuses” in revealing the terms of its supposed “secret deal” with China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

Alleged Duterte-Xi deal not binding, House leader says

DEPUTY MAJORITY Leader Neptali Gonzales II said on Sunday that the alleged gentlemen's agreement between former president Rodrigo R. Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping in connection with the highly contested West Philippine Sea (WPS) is “constitutionally void.”

Duterte denies “gentleman’s agreement” between PH, China on WPS

FORMER PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has denied the “gentleman’s agreement” between the Philippines and China on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) during his term.

Año: No ‘gentleman’s deal’ with China on WPS; PH to defend territory

NATIONAL SECURITY Adviser Eduardo Año denied Thursday that a “gentleman’s agreement” had been struck between the Philippines and China on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) under the watch of former president Rodrigo Duterte.

Carpio: Duterte exceeded authority in ‘gentleman’s agreement’

RETIRED SUPREME Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio on Thursday said former President Rodrigo Duterte acted beyond his authority and surrendered the country's rights if he did indeed enter into a “gentleman's agreement’ with China not to maintain BRP Sierra Madre, the Philippine Marine outpost in Ayungin Shoal.