WIRE โ MANILA, Philippines โ Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Thursday dismissed China's accusation that alleged Philippine construction activities aboard BRP Sierra Madre violated a provisional arrangement between Manila and Beijing, saying China has no right to interfere with what the Philippines does in its territory. Asked whether the alleged construction violated the provisional arrangement, as
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