PH says Code of Conduct talks at 70%, but key provisions need clarification

GMA Network - Nov 13, 2026

The negotiations on the proposed Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea are at the clarification stage, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Friday.

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