Title:

 Philippines, China won’t use force in sea dispute

Author:

Alexis Romero

Source:

The Philippine Star

Date:

 October 22, 2016

Description:

BEIJING – The Philippines and China have agreed to shun threats or force in dealing with the South China Sea dispute and to hold “friendly consultations and negotiations” in accordance with “universally recognized principles of international law,” including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).