According to the Philippine “Star” and other media reports, the country's 23 major commercial, labor, agricultural, academic, and civic organizations issued a joint statement on the evening of the 2nd, calling on the Philippine government to maintain sobriety, restraint, and quickly resume diplomatic contacts to manage the increasingly turbulent bilateral relationship between the Philippines and China and “cool down” the situation. The statement said, “Regardless of political differences or maritime disputes, constructive diplomacy and stable economic relationships are critical to safeguarding people's livelihood, maintaining investor confidence, controlling costs, speeding up the adoption of clean energy, and promoting sustainable development.” The alliance consists of well-known groups such as the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Philippine Federation of Employers, the Philippine Federation of Commerce, and the Philippine Semiconductor and Electronics Industry Foundation.

According to the Philippine “Star” and other media reports, the country's 23 major commercial, labor, agricultural, academic, and civic organizations issued a joint statement on the evening of the 2nd, calling on the Philippine government to maintain sobriety, restraint, and quickly resume diplomatic contacts to manage the increasingly turbulent bilateral relationship between the Philippines and China and “cool down” the situation. The statement said, “Regardless of political differences or maritime disputes, constructive diplomacy and stable economic relationships are critical to safeguarding people's livelihood, maintaining investor confidence, controlling costs, speeding up the adoption of clean energy, and promoting sustainable development.” The alliance consists of well-known groups such as the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Philippine Federation of Employers, the Philippine Federation of Commerce, and the Philippine Semiconductor and Electronics Industry Foundation.