By Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said Monday that there will be no adjustments in the stance of the Philippines despite the increased presence of China in Ayungin Shoal.
“Wala (Nothing),” Teodoro said in an ambush interview when asked if the Philippines will adjust its stance in light of China’s increased activity around the shoal, where the Philippine Navy’s BRP Sierra Madre is grounded.
“To change our stance will be great detriment of our national interest. That is something nobody can do under our Constitution and our moral obligation,” he added.
