The Philippines has called for a "united front" to address challenges to the peace and stability in the region amid its protest against the continued stay of Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea.
TIGHT WATCH – Crew members of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Cabra monitor the dep
During the sixth meeting of the Bilateral Consultation Mechanism on the South China Sea attended by Philippine and Chinese delegations, the Philippines reiterated its call for respect and adherence to international law as well as the 2016 arbitral ruling that invalidated China s claims over the disputed waters.
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Published April 11, 2021, 9:11 AM
The chase of a Philippine civilian boat by China’s sea assets such as its coast guard and the Type 022 Houbei fast attack craft with two mounted missiles in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and later way into Palawan is tantamount to territorial incursion, former Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert Del Rosario said on Friday.
Former DFA Secretary Albert Del Rosario (Photo from Philippine Embassy)
Given this latest incident, Del Rosario reiterated his call for the sending of a “demarche” or a direct, purposeful, and pointed petition or protest against China.
The United Nations, according to the former DFA secretary, may be informed through the office of the UN secretary-general.