Cagayan Gov. Manuel Mamba seeks stronger cooperation with China, which had earlier questioned the expansion of access by the United States to military bases in the Philippines, including those in his province. | FMangosingINQ /PDI
“I strongly believe that part of this sustainable development is the promotion of peace in our part of the region. Cagayan, our province, does not want war nor do we want to be used by other countries…. As Cagayanos, we want to strengthen our bond with you,” Mamba said.
He said this could drag the province into a US-China conflict over Taiwan, the self-governing island which Beijing claims as its own territory. China, which has stepped up its aggression in the South China Sea and over Taiwan, had accused the Philippines of “stoking the fire” of regional tension when it granted the US access to four new sites under Edca. President Marcos, however, had said that these additional locations were not intended for “offensive action” against any country.
“In these times of global tensions, it is more important than ever to emphasize the values that guide our actions and aspirations. Among these values are the principles of peace, community, self-governance, and cooperation,” Mamba said.“We have taken the mantra ‘Asia for Asians.’ We want to count on our own strength and resources in pursuit of sustainable development with you, our neighbors,” he said.
“Together, let’s establish a peaceful community of Asians working together to build a strong regional economy taking care of our own backyard without outside interference,” he also said.
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