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The Philippine Navy on Tuesday assured that “nothing will happen” as authorities brace for China 's threat to arrest "trespassers" in the South China Sea.Navy spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad said that they have increased patrols in the maritime area and also brought up the issue to their partners and allies.“Nothing will happen,” Trinidad said when asked how the Navy visualizes what's going to happen starting June 15.
”“The position that we take is that that is unacceptable, and we will take whatever measures to always protect our citizens,” Marcos said. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., meanwhile, said China’s directive “is a provocation and a violation of the United Nations charter.”The Defense chief also called China's "threat" as "roguish" and "irresponsible."Trinidad said other countries, not only the Philippines, are concerned about China's order.
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