Philippine Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro also backed Palestinian statehood and called for stronger AI governance and climate action.
Beijing and Manila offered conflicting accounts of an incident near the disputed Escoda Shoal, also known as Xianbin Jiao, the latest flashpoint in the contested waterway.
The Philippine Coast Guard said a Chinese ship engaged in what it called dangerous manoeuvres near Palawan province, resulting in a collision with a Philippine government vessel.
Long-running friction over South China Sea claims intensifies as Beijing criticizes Philippine actions following a clash reported in Seoul.
Philippine Defence Secretary denounced China's actions as coercive and aggressive after receiving a note in the middle of a public panel discussion, according to a report by Al Jazeera.