THERE is a need to strengthen the country's 'defense posture' amid the ongoing tensions with China on the territorial dispute of the West Philippine Sea, Senator Francis Tolentino said.
THERE is a need to strengthen the country's 'defense posture' amid the ongoing tensions with China on the territorial dispute of the West Philippine Sea , Senator Francis Tolentino said.“I really am for the strengthening of our defense posture for the protection of our fishermen,” Tolentino said in an ambush interview during the Southeastern Philippines Obrero Campus’ 45th Commencement Exercises for its Graduate Programs on Friday, June 28.
The National Government clarified on Monday, June 24, 2024, that it is not downplaying the recent harassment by China to Filipino troops during the recent routine rotation and resupply mission in Ayungin Shoal.In a joint statement, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr., National Security Adviser Eduardo Año, and Department of Foreign Affairs undersecretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said they see the latest incident in Ayungin not as a misunderstanding or an accident.
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