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DEFIANT ONES. Members of militant groups rally outside the Chinese consulate yesterday in Makati City to condemn China's 'trespass rule' in the West Philippine Sea which takes effect today.
“Our exclusive economic zone is ours and we have the right to exploit our resources in the area. That’s why our fishermen should not be afraid. Your Armed Forces of the Philippines is there through the Philippine Navy, as well as the Philippine Coast Guard,” he added. “Nothing will happen. The actions right now of the Philippine Navy, AFP, Philippine Coast Guard and BFAR and all maritime players of the Philippine government are to prevent such situations,” Trinidad added.
President Marcos last month condemned China’s order to arrest foreign nationals trespassing in the South China Sea, which includes areas that fall under the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone in the West Philippine Sea. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said the rules aim to standardize law enforcement and better uphold maritime order, adding that “individuals and entities have no need for concern as long as they have not done anything illicit.”
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