President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the mission of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has changed amid the rising tensions in the South China Sea and the intense rivalry between superpowers.
ninyo ay nagbago na. At kailangan natin bantayan nang mabuti ‘yung ating dating hindi kailangan masyadong isipin,[Translation: This is why I am saying the mission of AFP, your mission has changed. And we need to monitor what we didn't have to think much about before.]
“For many, many years, we were able to maintain that peace and maintain that understanding with all of our neighbors. Now things have begun to change and we must adjust accordingly," he said. The Department of Foreign Affairs said the protest was sent to the Chinese embassy, condemning the"shadowing, harassment, dangerous maneuvers, directing of military-grade laser, and illegal radio challenges by CCG vessel 5205 against PCG vessel BRP Malapascua on 6 February 2023."China described the situation in the contested Ayungin Shoal as generally “calm,” adding that the foreign ministries of both nations have begun discussions on the matter.
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