Top Philippines court blocks South China Sea oil exploration deal

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The Philippine Supreme Court has ruled that an 18-year-old agreement with China and Vietnam to search for oil in the South China Sea is unconstitutional.
Analysts say the decision could jeopardise plans by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr to revive talks with Beijing on joint oil exploration.

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