President Rodrigo Duterte said the Philippines can temporarily set aside the ruling by the tribunal under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea favoring the Philippines in its case against China. The president's statement comes as the two countries are trying to restart negotiations over the longstanding maritime row. What's your say? Vote!
Should the Philippines temporarily set aside sea ruling in initiating talks with China?
In this Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016 file photo, President Rodrigo Duterte, left, talks with Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua, right, during the 115th Police Service Anniversary at the Philippine National Police headquarters in Manila. Duterte said earlier this month that he would not raise maritime disputes with China at a meeting of Southeast Asian nations in Laos next month, preferring to talk quietly with Chinese officials. Noel Celis/Pool Photo via AP, File