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Gov’t to stick to white ships over warships in WPS — PCG
By J.Lo
“Gaya po nang sinabi ni ADG ,National Security Council Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya, ang atin pong Philippine Coast Guard, Bureau of Fisheries at whole-of-government approach ng ating gobyerno under President Bongbong Marcos will be not be deterred,” Philippine Coast Guard spokesman Commodore Jay Tarriela said during a news forum in Quezon City Philippine government will prioritize deploying white ships over warships in West Philippine Sea as part of its peaceful, whole-of-government strategy to protect Filipino fishermen and assert country’s territorial rights.
Tarriela said government, under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., will pursue peaceful approach amid increasing Chinese military activities in the area.
Even with limited resources, government assured public that it will continue protecting Filipino fishermen in West Philippine Sea.
“We’re still going to deploy our assets in West Philippine Sea at patuloy nating titindigan ang ating posisyon sa West Philippine Sea,” he stressed.
Tarriela explained use of white ships or non-combat vessels such as those operated by PCG, aligned with administration’s policy of being peace-loving nation.
PCG official also acknowledged while China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has been increasing its presence in the region, Philippines will maintain its peaceful approach.
He also said Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) could make policy recommendations to boost country’s stance in contested waters.
“So, it’s up to AFP leadership… commander-in-chief that decides whether we are going to modify our response in West Philippine Sea,” he said.
Statement came after several recent confrontations involving Chinese vessels.
On November 30, PLA Navy helicopters hovered over Filipino fishermen, prompting deployment of BRP Teresa Magbanua and BRP Cape Engaño.
Days later, on December 4, China Coast Guard used water cannons against Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel assisting Filipino fishermen near disputed Scarborough Shoal.
In more alarming development, BRP Teresa Magbanua was shadowed by PLA Navy warship at distance of only 300 yards in Bajo de Masinloc.
Incident is first time PCG ship had encountered such close proximity to Chinese warship, prompting Philippines to file another diplomatic protest with China.
China claims almost entire South China Sea, setting aside rival claims from other countries including Philippines and international ruling that its assertion has no legal basis.
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