Rep. Paolo Ortega urges Filipinos to reject election candidates who are perceived as pro-China, citing the recent deployment of a sonic device by a Chinese vessel against a Philippine Coast Guard ship in the West Philippine Sea.
Citing heightened stakes, House "Young Guns" bloc member La Union 1st district Rep. Paolo Ortega is asking Filipinos not to vote for election candidates who are "pro- China ".Citing heightened stakes, House"Young Guns" bloc member La Union 1st district Rep. Paolo Ortega is asking Filipinos not to vote for election candidates who are"pro- China ".
Ortega’s call came after reports that a Chinese vessel deployed a sonic device against a Philippine Coast Guard ship near Zambales in the West Philippine Sea . The device, which emits a deafening noise, posed serious risks to the health and safety of Philippine personnel, said the deputy majority leader. “Supporting candidates who are soft on China is the same as endorsing the harassment of our Coast Guard and the exploitation of our natural resources,” he added.
Instead, Ortega said Filipinos"must elect leaders who put the Philippines first—leaders who champion our flag in every forum and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our people in adversity". The sonic attack--the first of its kind in Philippine waters--signals a dangerous escalation in Chinese hostilities and is"an audacious act of aggression", Ortega said.Beijing has consistently fortified its presence in the disputed waters, using militia vessels, water cannons, and now acoustic weapons to intimidate Philippine forces and fishermen.
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