Hontiveros asks China to ‘stop lying’ after accusing PH of maritime intrusion in WPS

Senator Risa Hontiveros asked China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to “stop lying,” after it accused the Philippines of intruding into its maritime territory. | DFernandezINQ

“Maliwanag pa sa sikat ng araw na ang Ayungin Shoal ay teritoryo ng Pilipinas. Hindi yan sa Tsina. Huwag nila tawagin ng Tsinong pangalan. Ayungin is part of the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone. The UNCLOS affirms this. The wider international community recognizes this. It is only China’s authoritarian government that seems to think otherwise,” she added.

for international law, with her flimsy historical “claim” as an excuse. Stop with the false narratives, end the lies, and get out of the West Philippine Sea,” said Hontiveros.Meanwhile, Senator JV Ejercito said that the government should boost the country’s naval presence in the West Philippine Sea. “As with the construction of Chinese military facilities in the West Philippine Sea, the CCG’s continuing harassment against our coastal guards and fisherfolks is a clear and present danger to our territorial sovereignty. These acts are unacceptable under any book,” Ejercito said in a separate statement.

“I am calling once more on the national government to expedite the modernization of our armed forces and the strengthening of our defense posture. Given these recent incursions, we need to put up a naval force that can project a more respectable presence in the West Philippine Sea,” he added. Ejercito likewise said that now is the “best time” to cooperate with the country’s neighbors and defense allies to counter Beijing’s harassment.Subscribe to our daily newsletter

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