The National Maritime Council of the Philippines reaffirms its commitment to defending the country's sovereignty and maritime rights in the West Philippine Sea, despite the presence of China's large Coast Guard vessel. The NMC emphasizes its adherence to international law, particularly the UNCLOS and the 2016 Arbitral Award, while acknowledging the Philippines' limitations in directly confronting China's maritime assertiveness.
The National Maritime Council stood firm in its position in the West Philippine Sea , saying that the country remains resolute against foreign intrusions and will never waver in defending its sovereignty.The NMC issued the statement after President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. vowed that the government would continue to defend its rights in the Philippines ’ exclusive economic zone amid the threat of China Coast Guard’s “monster ship.
Marcos on Thursday admitted that the Philippines has no means of expelling China’s monster ship from the country's territorial waters, noting that the Philippines lags behind China in fleet size and strength.Despite this, the President stressed that the Philippines’ policy is to just continue defending its sovereign territory and territorial rights in the EEZ.
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