“Whether I'm aware of it (the visit) or not, we have adopted and strictly adhered to the one-China policy. In fact, we have just recently celebrated out 50 years of bilateral relations with China,”
“Philippine authorities are currently investigating this crime and we shall pursue this matter with vigor and in accordance with our laws and treaty obligations.”
“I am deeply concerned by this report and I have instructed the VFACOM (Visiting Forces Agreement Committee) to fully assist the victim of this crime and to support all efforts by our authorities to investigate, prosecute and try this case,”