Senator Risa Hontiveros on Saturday raised concern after receiving electronic messages saying “Welcome to China” during her visit to the Kalayaan Island Group, calling the incident “totally unacceptable” amid tensions in the disputed area. Hontiveros, along

Senator Risa Hontiveros on Saturday raised concern after receiving electronic messages saying “Welcome to China” during her visit to the Kalayaan Island Group, calling the incident “totally unacceptable” amid tensions in the disputed area. Hontiveros, along  facebook.com


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