WHILE security tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) have attracted a lot of reports, very little attention has been focused on the resources that have been withheld by China within our exclusive economic zone (EEZ). This article will discuss what we are losing and why we need to get them back.
WHILE security tensions in the West Philippine Sea have attracted a lot of reports, very little attention has been focused on the resources that have been withheld by China within our exclusive economic zone . This article will discuss what we are losing and why we need to get them back.The EEZ has an estimated area of 2.2 million square kilometers , which is even bigger than our total land area of 300,000 sq km.
It is very clear that the potential consequences of these developments will be severe. The economic losses from our reduced fisheries output and our inability to develop energy projects would have long-term effects on our economy. The environmental degradation caused by damage to our marine ecosystem would affect future generations.We urgently need to build a stronger maritime patrol and defense system to ensure our territorial integrity.
Back Our Economic Resources In The WPS
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