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Manila, Philippines—The Philippines will “stand our ground” in a dispute with Beijing over the South China Sea, a top security official said Friday, eight years after an international ruling against China in the territorial contest.
While the countries agreed last week to “de-escalate tensions” over the disputed reefs and waters, Philippine National Security Adviser Eduardo Ano said Friday that Manila would not back down. That changed when Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos was elected in 2022, insisting he would not let China trample on Manila’s maritime rights.
Second Thomas Shoal lies about 200 kilometers from the western Philippine island of Palawan and more than 1,000 kilometers from China’s nearest major landmass, Hainan island.
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