DFA: Sabah issue needs 'whole of government' approach

Amb. Ma. Teresita Daza, DFA spokesperson, gives a briefing to the media on A7gust 8, 2022.

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs on Thursday highlighted that it is not the only government agency that deals with the Sabah issue and that solving the long-running dispute will require effort from other offuces.

Amb. Ma. Teresita Daza, DFA spokesperson, noted that Sen. Robinhood Padilla’s comments over the issue highlighted that it is a sensitive topic and that the heirs of the last sultanate of Sulu are trying to assert a claim "distinct" from the country’s, which involves sovereignty.

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