PHILIPPINES UNFAZED BY TAIWAN SPRATLYS MISSILE PLAN
| Monday, 17 October 2011 00:22 | |
By Agence France-Presse  The Philippines said Sunday it was prepared to defend its claims in the South China Sea, but downplayed a plan by Taiwan to deploy missiles in the area.Defense department spokesman Zosimo Jesus Paredes said the country enjoyed good relations with Taiwan and believed its plan to supply missiles to coastguard units in the areas it claims was not a threat to the Philippines.  |
