Solon warns against resolving Spratlys’ disputes with arms race By Mario J. Mallari 06/07/2011

Solon warns against resolving Spratlys’ disputes with arms race

By Mario J. Mallari 06/07/2011

Muntilupa Rep. Rodolfo Biazon, who is a former chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), yesterday warned of an arms race among claimant-countries of the Kalayaan Group of Islands (KIGs) on the west Philippine Sea if they resort to military aspect in resolving the dispute.

Biazon, chairman of the House committee on national defense and security, said the Philippines cannot afford to engage into an arms race with other claimant-countries, including China, which had been tagged in at least six intrusions into Philippine-claimed territories on KIGs since January.

At the same time, Biazon welcomed China’s pronouncement that it is committed to maintaining peace and stability at the disputed region and vowed not to threaten any other country as stressed by Chinese
Defense Minster Liang Guanglie during a security conference in Singapore last Sunday..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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