'Several countries have expressed their support to the Philippines and to the rules-based international order, while no one has openly supported China in its actions at the West Philippine Sea,' says
Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson Colonel Medel AguilarArmed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson Colonel Medel Aguilar made the statement after the China Coast Guard sought to justify theiron a resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal, as part of their “law enforcement activities” in the South China Sea that Beijing claims in its entirety.
To this, Aguilar said: “The use of the word ‘indisputable’ is disputable. For one, the UNCLOS says no to its claim. Second, the arbitral award invalidated it. Third is several countries have expressed their support to the Philippines and to the rules-based international order, while no one has openly supported China in its actions at the West Philippine Sea.”
Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, posted on social media on Friday, October 6, details and videos of China’s “dangerous maneuvers” against PCG ships. He noted that the PCG “recorded a total of eight dangerous maneuvers” carried out by the CCG and the Chinese maritime militia .
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