Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said a partner had been found to develop oil fields and exploration in the South China Sea. Photo: AP Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said a partner had been found to develop oil fields and exploration in the South China Sea. Photo: AP
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said a partner had been found to develop oil fields and exploration in the South China Sea. Photo: AP
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Kristin Huang
Kristin Huang

Updated: 10:35pm, 28 Jul, 2017

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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said a partner had been found to develop oil fields and exploration in the South China Sea. Photo: AP Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said a partner had been found to develop oil fields and exploration in the South China Sea. Photo: AP
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said a partner had been found to develop oil fields and exploration in the South China Sea. Photo: AP
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