Erect a permanent outpost on Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal. It can serve military, fisheries, communications, transport and energy. Sovereign rights will be asserted in the surrounding West Philippine Sea.
While intending to stay true to its mandate to preserve peace and de-escalate tensions in the West Philippine Sea, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Tuesday that it is considering arming its vessels with “big guns.”
President Marcos summoned China’s ambassador yesterday to relay his “serious concern” over the actions of Chinese ships against the Philippine Coast Guard and Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea.
In the chaos of the holiday season, amid the frenzy and the festivities, lawmakers prevailed and successfully passed the measure creating the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund.