Marcoleta, Hontiveros clash; remark vs WPS advocates stricken off record

MANILA, Philippines — Sens. Rodante Marcoleta and Risa Hontiveros clashed on Wednesday over a word uttered against outspoken government officials and maritime experts speaking on West Philippine Sea matters. Marcoleta, who noted that the resource speakers he invited for a supposed March 12 hearing begged off over national security concerns, used the confirmation hearing of