The Philippines is not on a war footing with China.
That declaration from Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo despite heightened tensions in the West Philippine Sea.
Manalo also cautions against raising the maritime row with China before the UN General Assembly.
He warns the move may be politicized.
Tristan Nodalo reports.
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