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Philippines, US discuss Chinese activities in West Philippine Sea
Apr 1, 2021 3:54 PM PHT
The Philippines and United States discussed their shared concerns over Chinese activities in the South China Sea, including the West Philippine Sea, in a call on Wednesday, March 31, the White House said.
During the call, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan reiterated to Philippines national security adviser Hermogenes Esperon that the two countries Mutual Defense Treaty – which sees both sides commit to defend one another in case of an attack – covered the South China Sea.
Sullivan and Esperon, the White House said, agreed that the United States and the Philippines will continue to coordinate closely in responding to challenges in the South China Sea. (READ: Biden s opportunities in PH and how Duterte can gain from them)
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Sobejana said the discovery was made during regular maritime patrol (marpat) Wednesday, March 30 in the Pagkakaisa or Union Banks that are within the Kalayaan Islands Group (KIG) under the Municipality of Kalayaan, Palawan.
“During this patrol we were able to document man-made structures that were built on some of the features. These structures are illegal,” Sobejana said.
“The Laws of the Sea gives the Philippines indisputable and exclusive rights over the area. These constructions and other activities, economic or otherwise, are prejudicial to peace, good order, and security of our territorial waters,” he stressed.
The discovery came amid the increased presence and activity of Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) the past few months.