Batanes is PH, sovereignty not up for debate

The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs has dismissed claims by Chinese scholars that the province of Batanes belongs to China as 'disinformation' and 'flights of fancy.' Officials emphasized that Philippine sovereignty over the region is settled and not subject to debate.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday night said the Philippines’ sovereignty over Batanes is “settled and not up for debate” following claims by supposed Chinese scholars saying the province belongs to China through Taiwan.
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