The Philippines reiterates its firm support for the One-China principle and does not recognize Taiwan's independence.

Philippines has stated that it firmly adheres to the "One China" principle and does not recognize any form of Taiwan independence!

Philippine Foreign Minister Lázaro said in response to questions from Senator Imee and Tulfo that the Philippines recognizes only one sovereign state under the name of China, with the China on the mainland being its only legitimate government, and Taiwan is part of China.

"The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs is the guardian and custodian of the One China policy, and successive governments have strengthened the One China policy through individual but relevant statements."

Although Lázaro acknowledged that 180,000 Filipinos live in Taiwan and have long-term relationships with them and benefit from their continued contact, regarding internal Chinese issues, "we let the Chinese people resolve the cross-strait issue."

"Conflict will have an impact on geographically close regions. The president has not deviated from the principle of non-interference in internal affairs, which is a principle of the joint statement."

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