The problem with the current #Philippines government is that the first reaction of the President is always to wash his hands, re: accusations of China that there was an agreement with the previous administration.
He had to go through a litany of this and that just to make a point that his administration doesn't know anything about it.
You're just proving that what China is doing is effective: divide and conquer.
As the President, the best response is something like this:
“The previous administration said, and guaranteed, that there were no agreements.”
That's it. Done. Show mainland China that your administration stands united with the previous administration as far as China-Philippines disputes are concerned.
Philippine politicians need to grow up. Oh, wait, many of them are 50+ already. I guess they need to grow young, it will probably help them think clearly.