Philippine Business Groups Condemn Military Harassment Amid South China Sea Tensions

Philippine business groups expressed strong disapproval of the harassment faced by the country's military following a clash with the Chinese coast guard in the contentious South China Sea. They called for a unified, non-violent resolution that honors the nation's peace-loving values in a rare joint statement.

Philippine business groups said on Friday they deplored the harassment of the country's military, in comments that come after a recent clash between navy personnel and the Chinese coast guard in the disputed South China Sea.

"We appeal for unity towards a non-violent resolution that respects our rights as a peace-loving nation," the business groups said in a rare joint statement, which did not mention China by name.