Title:

 New Philippine president might be softer on China

Author:

Cliff Venzon

Source:

Nikkei Asian Review

Date:

April 16, 2016

Description:

A protracted territorial dispute with China in the South China Sea has led the outgoing administration of President Benigno Aquino to step up military co-operation with the U.S. and Japan in its twilight months, but there is speculation that the president elected on May 9 could be more conciliatory.