Philippines President Bongbong Marcos directed the uniformed services to proceed with a mission-oriented mindset as the China Coast Guard and their Chinese Maritime Militia provoked and acted aggressively against Filipino vessels and personnel over the weekend.
Further, Marcos stressed that their aggression has only strengthened their will to protect their nation’s sovereignty and jurisdiction in the West Philippines Sea.
“The aggression and provocations perpetrated by the China Coast Guard and their Chinese Maritime Militia against our vessels and personnel over the weekend have only further steeled our determination to defend and protect our nation’s sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction in the West Philippine Sea,” Philippines President posted on X.
Moreover, President Marcos is also constantly communicating with Philippine Meanwhile, he reiterated which areas are settled and widely recognised between them, stating that Ayungin Shoal is within our Exclusive Economic Zone and any foreign claim of sovereignty over it is baseless and contrary to international law.
Furthermore, Marcos emphasised that the illegal presence in their water and dangerous actions against the Philippines citizens is an outright and blatant violation of international law and the rules-based international order.
“To our gallant service members, be assured of our utmost gratitude and fullest support. We remain undeterred,” he added.
Earlier in September, the Philippines accused Chinese vessels of engaging in what they described as “dangerous manoeuvres” within the disputed South China Sea region.
