'China has been acting more aggressively' - Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo Interview

At this year's UN General Assembly, the Philippines is once again calling international attention to Chinese aggression in the South China Sea, following months of having Filipino vessels harassed by Chinese ships, around maritime features claimed by both the Philippines and China.
The Sabina Shoal - or the Escoda Shoal, as the Philippines refers to it, or Xianbin Jiao, as China calls it - has emerged as a new flashpoint in the territorial dispute. Lying more than 75 nautical miles west of the Philippines and 600 miles from China, both countries claim the feature.
Last month, the Philippine government said that a Chinese ship repeatedly rammed the ship that Manila had sent to patrol the shoal. The Teresa Magbanua, the Philippine's biggest and most advanced Coast Guard ship, was damaged in the attacks, and has since returned to port - raising concerns of the Philippines ability to maintain a presence there if China chooses to block it. That would endanger resupply missions to the Philippine-occupied Second Thomas Shoal, another feature claimed by China as well.
After months of incidents involving Chinese ships engaging in water cannoning, ramming, tear gas and rock throwing at Filipino sailors, analysts say that China is testing the limits of US security commitments in the region as it targets the Philippines, a mutual defense treaty ally of Washington.
DW's Janelle Dumalaon interviews Enrique Manalo, the Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs about the challenge of wanting de-escalation with China without giving up the Philippine position, and what support the country actually wants from the United States as it weighs the risks of further diminishing room to negotiate with China if it accepts more help.
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[@ArabicReja973]

*International law* is very clear on the South China Sea: - parts of it belong to some ASEAN countries including the Philippines 🇵🇭, - the rest of it is the international water, - no part of it belongs to China🇨🇳 or Taiwan🇹🇼.

[@civicblade1]

There is no international law on border disputes. Stop spreading misinformation.

[@TheGrace020]

Think we need to change the name of the sea internationally for a start

[@merrick6484]

Doesn‘t matter how you change the name, a rose is still a rose. South China Sea will always be South China Sea.

[@vk65044]

Call it East Philippines sea

[@jasondizconaut]

Call it " Mighty China Sea"🇨🇳

[@SergeiBoris]

The South China Sea does not belong to China simply because it is called as such. Neither does the Arabian Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, the Sea of Japan or the Indian Ocean belongs to Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Japan or India. This names are simply for navigational purposes and doesn’t mean ownership. Even historically, ancient maps from the Song Dynasty in the year 960 until the end of the Qing Dynasty in the 20th century, shows China's territorial claims ends in the Hainan island to the south. Moreover, the historical map of Murillo Velarde of 1696-1753 disproves China’s claim but instead strengthens further the Philippines claim. This is why the 2016 Arbitral Court at The Hague ruled in favor of the Philippines and nullified China’s “9 dash line” claim over the South China Sea. China’s scholars and legal experts knew of the predicament and difficulty of proving historical claims over the South China Sea. This is why China refused to participate in the proceedings and instead claim that the court has no jurisdiction over it. To overturn and ignore the decision favoring the Philippines, China comes out with another “10 dash line” claim over the South China Sea and uses military superiority as well as bullying to achieve its goal. China’s reputation in adhering to international law is actually at stake. Remember that China is a signatory to the UNCOS law. By signing in December 10, 1982, China undertakes and obliges itself to respect the EEZ ‘s of each country. China’s claim of ownership to almost the entire South China Sea by having its coastguards patrol the area as if it were their territorial lake is a blatant violation of international law. Again, to emphasize, China uses military superiority and bullying to achieve their goal. Standing firm to what is right is simply what the Philippines is doing and China’s actions is simply a question of greed.

[@cheecharron1244]

Well said.

[@romymoraga9511]

bogus claim by China., teh

[@xinbozhang7206]

As early as 1279, China's Yuan Dynasty government discovered and named Huangyan Island. Maps published by subsequent Chinese governments marked the island as belonging to China's territory. In 1945, U.S. warships helped the then government of the Republic of China (now the government of Taiwan) conduct exploration on Huangyan Island. At that time the Philippines was still a colony of the United States. In the Philippine Territorial Sea Baseline Act of 1961, the 118° east longitude line is the western boundary of the Philippine territory, and Huangyan Island is beyond this. On February 5, 1990, the Philippine Ambassador to Germany, Bianfenido, explicitly stated in his letter to German radio enthusiast Dieter that "according to the Philippine Ministry of Map and Resource Information, Huangyan Island is not within Philippine territorial sovereignty.". In the documents issued by the Philippine Department of National Maps and Resource Information on October 18, 1994, and the Philippine Amateur Radio Association to the American Amateur Radio Association on November 18, 1994, it was confirmed that "the territorial boundaries and sovereignty of the Philippines are defined by Article 3 of the Paris Treaty of December 10, 1898, and Huangyan Island is located outside the Philippine territorial boundaries.". The Philippines has never made a territorial claim to Huangyan Island before 1992. The South China Sea dispute between China and the Philippines was not submitted to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea. Under the provisions of Annex VII of the UNCLOS, the Philippines initiated arbitration proceedings. Section 2 of Chapter 15 of the UNCLOS stipulates that a country has the right to declare its choice of one or more "compulsory procedures that can issue binding awards" including the International Court of Justice, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea and Annex VII arbitration. China has not yet made a choice . At the same time, China has declared that it will not accept arbitration proposed by the Philippines. The entire arbitration process was paid for by the Philippine government, and China did not participate. Therefore, this so-called arbitration is illegal. Why does China refuse to recognize the legitimacy of this arbitration? According to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen’s description, long before the illegal arbitral tribunal made its decision, Japanese officials approached Hun Sen and informed him that the arbitral tribunal would make a decision in favor of the Philippines, hoping that Hun Sen could declare support for the decision.

[@aweslayne]

@@xinbozhang7206 Woah that's a long explanation but, Ok Wumao

[@xinbozhang7206]

@@aweslayne No objections? If calling me WUMAO makes you feel better, I'm fine with that.

[@mhonpermejo84]

and who is china to strip away some asean countries eez of philipines malaysia vietnam brunei and indonesia china wants to resepct its one china policy but no respect on rights and sovereignity of its neighbor

[@christine_con03]

@mhonpermejo84 Respect on International laws and their EEZ's and your neighbors will respect you bot.😆

[@rnrxt-og1ix]

@@christine_con03事实上菲律宾很尊重我们，你们的总统甚至连个屁都不敢放。😂😂😂

[@giripog28]

Upon checking, the Philippines still respects your One China Policy, yet we are still being harassed by South China Sea pirates.😂😂😂😂

[@DStein22]

Taiwan is a free country and never forget the Tiananmen square massacre.

[@เจนทัศน์เชวงเศรษฐกุล]

@@DStein22 Taiwan is 100% a part of China.

[@LivingLonger]

do you know Taiwan drawn China nine-dash line and territorial claims in the South China Sea? never forget the democracy of Tiananmen square massacre by brainwashed the innocents to die for your actions, ambush the armies to spark of hatred, violence and runaway to America to get nobel prize?

[@TheFlagUnit]

i forgot already

[@leonleon2021]

really? I believe nothing ever happened in Tiananmen square.

[@jeremytine]

@@leonleon2021 to be fair most of the demonstrator attacks by CCP happened near and not IN tianamen square

[@eatingbatsoupforaliving7872]

Chinese pirates keep terrorizing its neighbors.

[@happymelon7129]

Brunei and Malaysia coast guard are working close with China , because of PH pirxtxs . Ever wonder why Sabah no more news of PH pirxtxs ?

[@happymelon7129]

Brunei and Malaysia let China coast guard park right outside in the EEZ as security guard.

[@DanH-u3f]

Invoke the mutual defense treaty with the US.

[@civicblade1]

The Philippines can do all the invoking it wants but it is the Americans who decide if Philippines is worth the lives of American soldiers and seaman.

[@LiuMichael-o4n]

if so ,then PH will be destroyed

[@DanH-u3f]

@@civicblade1 It is the lives of China's coast guard you need to be worried about.

[@wionporky9937]

Philippines can cry baby the US is too busy with the election, the Middle East and Ukarian 😊and 😊

[@sagalau512]

@@civicblade1 ss don't say that the Philippine don't like to hear that.

[@jgo8717]

No sense to talk with a bully that believes that "Might is Right". Just send a diplomatic mission and defense cooperation with Taiwan. This fear of escalation is getting ridiculous.

[@carlitotumibay2675]

US is willing to accompany our Ship, I believe and there are many Filipinos suggesting that we accept this offer from the US.

[@Congtrihayankeomut]

@@xinbozhang7206 Ukraine is ruined

[@merrick6484]

Its sad to count on a dying empire, and not counting on yourself.

[@rubylaser8601]

1st island chain and South China Sea nations should unit to form an alliance. All are in the same boat.

[@Adikotaku]

@@AbuSayyaf963 They will overlook it since everyone is submissive to China, almost as if they are worshipping it.

[@Adikotaku]

@@AbuSayyaf963 Many of these countries seem to be under China's influence, almost like they're tied to its strings.

[@BudiBudi-oe4kz]

Correction! There's only the West Philippine Sea! South China Sea doesn't exist.

[@Adikotaku]

@@AbuSayyaf963 Many of these countries seem to be under China's influence, almost like they're tied to its strings.

[@therealbronxbull8541]

The Philippines should join NATO then they'll be in the same boat.

[@Jerry-vx2kj]

Cowardice and appeasement invites aggression.

[@TheFlagUnit]

and that’s why the philippines is getting into fights with china and no one else

[@merrick6484]

Thats why China stands up against Anglo-Saxon bully at once.

[@shikaariKutta]

Your winnie the pooh is the coward!

[@marshmallowcello7528]

​@@merrick6484 by bullying brown people?

[@gerardolondon]

The best question here is how will you convince a peace talk agreement of China while China doesn't want to listen instead of being so aggressive and continuing to expand their military in West Philippine Sea? And I think Manalo just want to get interviewed. 😊

[@adne1819]

*China🇨🇳 have border/maritime disputes with Philippines, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Pakistan, Bhutan, Japan, India, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei.* make border/maritime agreement & peace!

[@merrick6484]

China has 14 border neighbores, only India has dispute, all the other one has long been settled. On maritime side, all thieves countries grabbing Chinese islands when R.O.C. (Taiwan) was oust UN in 1972. And P.R.C. as weak at that time. Republic of China (Currenly in Taiwan) claim all territaries since 1912, which was even larger than P.R.C. claims. But China is not weak anymore, its the pay back time.

[@roadblocker2024]

@@merrick6484 😂, Chinese Pirates are the biggest Disruptor of Peace in South China Sea and ASEAN Nations. Your fiction and cartoon 10 dash line is like a small baby drawing on the toilet paper. Baseless and no proof even international arbitration tribunal didn't recognize it and even international community.

[@502964924]

go scream at the UN….

[@Wumao_Buster]

Chinese 50 cent Army or Wumao are welcome to comment here👋🤣

[@moeluv]

Why do you 👍🏻 your own comments anime guy? 🇺🇲

[@DStein22]

@@moeluv fun fact, Taiwan is a free country

[@moeluv]

​@@DStein22 Fun Fact: Taiwan is where the losers fled after the war. 🤣

[@EasternKalogeros]

Same logic.... so you are paid CxA bot??

[@Wumao_Buster]

@@moeluv Cause I have freedom like Taiwan🤣🤣🤣

[@seafortress7541]

Thank you international community. Our legal plea in the Philippines is not provocation nor challenge China. We only ask to respect what is OURS and assert it by means of LEGAL INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION. We do not like wars. We have experienced wars and we hate wars. WE WANT PEACE AND HAVE MORE FRIENDS TO ALL NATIONS. We love Chinese people and we also valued them as our dear friend. China is anytime our trade partner and will always be welcome in the Philippines, but please RESPECT WHAT IS OURS. BE A GOOD and RESPECTFUL WORLD LEADER.

[@lilibethram5277]

BRILLIANT MR. MANALO!!!😊

[@franciscojess1758]

Nice seeing you again Janelle Dumalaon! on DW! So proud of pinoy international calibre journalist ♥️

Its high time for the Philippines to file for damages. If the Philippines can't develop the fisheries and oil in its EEZ because of China's refusal to abide by its legal obligations through its signing of UNCLOS. Just imagine the billions of dollars of potential and actual loses incurred by the Philippines for not bein able to fish and drill for oil. The Filipino government can instead legally seize through court action Chinese state owned assets worldwide as damage repayment. China has so many investments in ports and energy and railways that are begging to be seized.

[@civicblade1]

Seized by who? Your grandpa?

[@chekeocha4923]

LOL..your Sulu court case against Malaysia just got thrown out by the EU courts..

[@sagalau512]

already you banana and durian are stock piled in the port.

[@pushslice]

It’s unfortunate that the rest of ASEAN hasn’t pulled their head out of the sand and sees what’s happening in the region for what it is : the mainland dusting off imperial-Japan’s mid-1930s playbook for the entire region… and attempting to repeat it 😔

[@rubenreyes4477]

Am not a lawyer. But as I understand from a country’s 220 miles from the land it is an EEZ of the said country like the Phils. More of that distance is an international waters. China maybe can claim that area..

[@mariojr.4409]

You can't freely claim any international waters. You should have a valid territorial claim in the first place. China's 9-dashed line claim in 1947 was deemed invalid by the international court. If we talk about territorial claim, the Philippines has the strongest, because its old map dates back to 1734 followed by maps in 1800, then Treaty of Paris and Treaty of Washington. China does not have that kind of evidence and documents. They just draw an imaginary 9 dashed line in 1946 and announced it on 1947. No one acknowledged it.

[@abnerpioquid9798]

China enters Philippine territory, they started that escalation. They are not contented with what they have.

[@patabantecalisura]

Very diplomatic gentleman....

[@happymelon7129]

American and Filipino security officials have agreed to keep a US mid-range missile system in the northern Philippines indefinitely to boost deterrence despite China's expressions of alarm, two Philippine officials said on Wednesday.

[@jeremytine]

@@happymelon7129 CCP has missiles too, so what is the problem? Every nation has a right to defend and deter against aggression.

[@happymelon7129]

@@jeremytine Ask U$ , why Cuba not allow to have same these setup .

[@happymelon7129]

@@jeremytine Ask Russia why started the special operation , after Z$ky agree to the empire to setup these.

[@jeremytine]

​@@happymelon7129so your logic is might makes right?

[@jeremytine]

​@@happymelon7129Ukraine never agreed to host nukes

[@aliboul]

It feels so surreal to hear people talk so moderately about a conflict nowadays

[@happymelon7129]

US missile system will remain in the Philippines despite China's alarm The launcher can fire cruise missiles up to 1,800km (1,118 miles), which places China within its target range, one of the two officials said.

[@happymelon7129]

Ask U$ , why Cuba not allowed to have same these setup .

[@happymelon7129]

Ask Russia why started the special operation , after Z$ky agree to the empire to setup these.

[@roadblocker2024]

Of course ,China have plenty of Nuclear missiles in their arsenal and secretly they increasing it. So no need to remove. Its for our Philippines Defense for any treats from foreign intruders hoping in the future they will increased these Missile system.

[@happymelon7129]

@@roadblocker2024 PH Colonel Louie Dema-ala : "As per plan... it will be shipped out of the country in September or even earlier," Dema-ala said. 2024-7-4

[@happymelon7129]

@@roadblocker2024 So , PH Colonel Louie Dema-ala lies.

[@さい-w4x]

🇵🇭 🦵 🇨🇳

[@southkoreausasmaster8805]

You eat too much Pagpag

[@PrinceRon-e4q]

Lol​@@southkoreausasmaster8805

[@lastChang]

This shows how unbelievably brazen the Chinese 🇨🇳 regime is when they go unpunished.

[@mahdishahin3719]

Same thing about Israel we live in world only nuclear power make there own laws

[@城市野狗]

呵呵，就喜欢看你们这种无可奈何的样子！

[@lambertgiang]

@@lastChang So, how is the Coast Guard Ship that is too hot and need a hole for the hot air to Release, and better Yet asked Spain to Redraw the Map when under the Treaty of Paris in 1898 Spain sold Philippines to US for 20 Million Dollars and with that a Map showing the DETAILED Longitude and Latitude and the 9 Illegally Occupied islands and Reefs so far away from the Boundary, Maybe a Request to Spain to Redraw the Boundary might Help. Surprisingly this Part of the Glorious History of Spain, Philippines and the US is not Being Taught and that's A SHAME.🤣

[@I_upload_Akira_memes]

The Philippines is proud of your Sir Manalo - settling disputes peacefully - avoiding unilateralism beliefs and accepting multilateralism beliefs in cooperation with other countries - Respect the UN charter as our core - and We aren't pawns of other countries like the US, Vietnam, brunei, and other Asean countries Hands down Sir Manalo 👍🇵🇭

[@happymelon7129]

US missile system will remain in the Philippines despite China's alarm The launcher can fire cruise missiles up to 1,800km (1,118 miles), which places China within its target range, one of the two officials said.

[@sam7835me]

​@@happymelon7129that's good news🥳

[@I_upload_Akira_memes]

@@happymelon7129 but that's just 1 missile system, the Philippines also buy brahmos from India what is your point?

[@happymelon7129]

Brunei and Malaysia coast guard are working close with China , because of PH pirxtxs . Ever wonder why Sabah no more news of PH pirxtxs ?

[@happymelon7129]

Brunei and Malaysia let China coast guard park right outside in the EEZ as security guard. They even has launch meeting in the sea together.

[@mozart27th]

​@@happymelon7129 wow no wonder why Malaysia protested against china just recently bcoz of China's claim lol

[@happymelon7129]

@@mozart27th Why not? even between family members also do it all the time. for dispute region, every Country need to continue claim it or you will lost the bargain power.

[@christine_con03]

​@@happymelon7129 working closely but your so called close allies are also protesting against you? Are you blinded by greed? bot 😂

[@uriahthehittite2309]

@@happymelon7129If this is true then the leadership of those countries need to have their head examined. Allowing a foreign nation to guard one’s EEZ is de facto admission of being a province of that nation.

[@shirleycurton2527]

Continue to say SCS and the CCP will believe that the sea is theirs.

[@chekeocha4923]

Lol. Why China is more aggressive with one particular country in SEA?

[@laplue]

you know why. -the other countries don't voice it out. and there's no reliability with asean regarding to security. it's only about business... Philippines has its own allies. if asean or some of the SEA allied with Philippines, that's fine. if not, that's fine, too. as long as they don't bother the rights of the Philippines, then no argument there. -Philippines almost have the rights nearly a third of that sea area. -most of the reefs are in the zone of Philippines. -China doesn't follow the unclos. -China is pissed off at Philippines because they don't follow through(and why would they). -Philippines shows how two-faced China is.

[@DelfinoGarza77]

Ask china...

[@Adikotaku]

The interest of China in securing access to the sea is primarily driven by the wealth of oil, gas, and natural resources found in that specific country.

[@bitcoinmonitor7144]

Because Philippines eez is full of island and reef , and ready to extract the oil and gas that china want to steal

[@ryanwalters6184]

Not just this one. China has killed India troops too. So really this one calm compared to india.

[@texwinter7330]

For China to rule West Phil Sea, just vote Sara Duterte. Ganun ka - simple.

[@daimos6686]

Philippines has International Law UNCLOS on its side. What about China? What International Law? Temu International Law or Tofu International Law? Tell us😂😂😂 Lol

[@joseandrade136]

Besides all incidents that China made, Philippines remain humble themselves philippines knew they are dealing with the children and should be done in careful way

[@huas5350]

An Asian version of Ukraine is hatching

[@uriahthehittite2309]

The Philippines is not Ukraine And China is not Russia. It is the US you will be at war and the alliance of convenience with Russia by China will not last either.

[@ringoffire4691]

Ukraine is surviving and still fighting in moscow...

[@touchdown8769]

Imagine supporting the actions of dictators, what a world

[@AnanYada-sm6jj]

..😂 YOU MEAN ASIAN VERSION OF RUSSIA IS HATCHING 😂😂

[@huas5350]

@@ringoffire4691 1/3 of Ukraine's population has died and 2/3 of its cities have become ruins

[@desmondpun1773]

For long, China has argued that its claim over the South China Sea is historical in nature. Several Chinese analysts and academics contend that the islands of the South China Sea were first discovered by China’s Han dynasty more than two millennia ago. Accordingly, Chinese missions in the third century A.D. to Cambodia made accounts of the Paracels and Spratlys. Then between the 10th and the 14th century, during the period of Song and Yuan dynasties, Chinese accounts show the South China Sea to be within China’s national boundaries. Reference: “Philippines Historical Map Backed its Claims in the West Philippine Sea"

[@Do-not-be-sheep]

West Philippine Sea not the South China Sea

[@merrick6484]

Its always FREE to dream. Why not just claim the Moon and call it "Philipino Moon". 😁

[@Do-not-be-sheep]

@@merrick6484 no dream. It’s a reality. Like an independent Taiwan and a corrupt China that fakes everything. I will dream that there is soon a west Philippine sea treaty organization that includes Taiwan Philippines Indonesia Korea and Japan. Long live the democratic republic of Taiwan.

[@chekeocha4923]

LOL..only Phillipines and US will recognize that area by that name

[@Do-not-be-sheep]

@@chekeocha4923 Only China will refuse. europe, vietnam, malaysia, india, canada, australia - all will do it just to piss off China like China is pissing off all their neighbours. But Xi and the Chinese Communist Party appreciate your comment. I hope they pay you well for your service.

[@Zlaland]

Philippines PM is the asian zelensky

[@Adikotaku]

Huh?

[@I_upload_Akira_memes]

Your crazy we don't want war

[@PlaYer-sn5or]

Marcoslensky. 😂

[@Wumao_Buster]

Are you servant of Xi Jing Pooh?🤔😂

[@Adikotaku]

@@PlaYer-sn5or Are you bot?

[@liamgekzua477]

UN SHOULD CHANGE THE NAME FROM SOUTH CHINA SEA TO SOUTH EAST ASIANS SEA

[@bongm6039]

"If you want peace, prepare for war." Dapat maging alerto at maghanda ang mga Pinoy for worst case scenario. You don't avoid conflict by burying your head in the ground and hoping that it passes you by.

[@Ferdinand-ng8ut]

Ser do it what kind of idea in any means if need to fight we the pilipino were ready to depend our country

[@meljoseph2898]

As a Filipino expat, I say stop crying to the world about China's bullying. Do something about it. Diplomacy isn't working so now it's time to get our nose bloodied. To state the fear of escalation is idiotic considering what's been happening this past decade. To what means do you define escalation?

[@radrosas9687]

the philippines should file cases not just cry to the media and to the whole world.personnel were injured.many ships were damaged.fishermen are continuously harassed.hundred of ships are inside our EEZ.but junior is all talk and no action against china 🇵🇭

[@silafaupaulmeredith7251]

What would the US do to say Cuba if China put and adds new military bases in Cuba that is directly a threat against the US. Cut economic ties (already did) perhaps even invade Cuba

[@patclemor5216]

It's.been too long ago why china is challenging and bulleyimg us Filipinos , you must decide to ask the assistance and help of our allied nations like USA, Japan , Australia Canada , and new Zealand , and other nationa to help our problems with regards to chinas unlawful aggression

[@Virgil-yv2ev]

Tension is becoming more higher in the WPS its because china dont recognise the arbitral rulling. So the solution is to accept the offer of the American coast guard to join patrol with the pcg and during resupply mission. Even former chief justice carpio agree to accept the offer of the US.

[@Gracia2024-p1b]

Tensions escalated because Phils agreed to keep the nuclear missiles in Edca sites which Phils constitution prohibited it. SK and Japan didnt agree to have these nuclear missiles and they have more US bases. So expect more harassments not only By Chinese but soon Russia since they already made statement about ti

[@meganfoxbf]

phillipines dare to protect their own country and citizens ?

[@GeneLucas2941]

You have not done everything @enriquemanalo! You have yet to accept the offer or our allies to be escorted during our RORE missions!

[@GuerillaAlert]

DFA you should retire

[@tanpengjoo7205]

Why is it name as s c s not other name?????afterall water flows freely passing by every country, sea waters won't choose side where to flow so are those ocean species, next time any fishing vessels caught any fish must see if is swim over from other seas then must retun to their seas of origin.

[@radrosas9687]

this foreign minister is basically asking permission from china to allow remain philippine presence in its own territory .😂🇵🇭

[@therealbronxbull8541]

These comments by the uneducated are really amusing 😂 😂 😂

[@wdp7128]

Incorrect terminology.. PRC acting more assertively , not more aggressively.. If they were aggressive , it would be live fire. Not water canon.. Tread lightly please.

@@wdp7128 Assertively? More like stupidly by ramming its ships into Philippine ships, does China really want war that badly? China seems to be begging for it

[@touchdown8769]

WUMAO ALERT! Here's your 1 YUAN

[@pazaloshombres]

Sir, China's culture is money; their ways of thinking and judgement and views to any particular is always based on money. Do you think China will leave West Philippines Sea? In fact , China has already built artificial Island there in Philippine Economic Zone. I feel sad on how Philippines' leaders and its security councils would look at China in its illegal claim in West Philippine Sea. Looks like that Philippines is not interested in the oils that are there buried under the sea in the West Philippine Sea. Look like those assigned or appointed in Philippines' security and integrity of the Philippines' territories are concerned of Philippines' to grow economically wherein energy is its fuel to run the economy well. Why are those appointed to securities issues are so weak and so soft in their stand against China bullying, aggression and intimidation in the West Philippine Sea. I am worried that those people appointed to protect Philippines' territorial integrity are capable to lead its office against China. Why are those appointed in Philippines securities in the West Philippine Sea are not accepting USA offer military's assistance to help Philippines coast guard in its mandate to protect Philippines' territories in the West Philippine Sea is one think that makes me think why? For what reason Philippines security councils are not accepting USA military offer to assist Philippines coast guard fulfill its mandate to protect the West Philippines Sea, when so much already of China's harassments, bulling and intimidation are happening from China's coast guard para-military against Philippines' coast guard and Filipino fishermen? why?

[@happymelon7129]

Empire focus on Middle East , B0000M ! Empire focus on Europe , B000000M ! Now that Empire focus on Asia ...😨 We all knew these years of peace in ASIA is because that empire busy in Middle East for 20years.

[@sharingfamspace3156]

Yep it’s all obvious.the empire want to sell weapons 😂

[@Lanternsinthesky-studios]

​@@sharingfamspace3156 Yes, the "Empire" greatly dislikes despots, tyrants, and nation states that brutalize their own people and its neighbors.

[@Lanternsinthesky-studios]

Yes, the "Empire" greatly dislikes despots, tyrants, and nation states that brutalize their own people and its neighbors.

[@kenstone5747]

This is game of thrones of Thrones. In Europe, competition between America and Russia, Ukraine becomes a battleground; in Asia with China, you guess who will be first sacrificed??

[@tanpengjoo7205]

Why worry , the world have MADE IN USA

[@lambertgiang]

I think the Secretary had forgotten a wonderful History about Spain, Philippine and the US in 1898 that Spain under the Treaty of Paris sold Philippine to US for a Cold Hard Cash of 20 Million Dollars with that a Map detailed the Boundary with Longitude and Latitude clearly stated that the 9 Illegally Occupied Islands and Reefs by Philippine is nowhere near the Boundary of the Map. Let's put it this way, you owned a house and the Garage and Toolshed is not Attached to the Property, Someone illegally Squating in your garage and claims that is belonging to them and if you supported this decision then Please Make it known so that People can come and Claim it, Will you???

[@ronaldcasanillo]

Rubbish

[@lambertgiang]

@@ronaldcasanillo you mean the Spain asked for too little or too Much? Fortunately, that will stay in the Guinness World Record that will prove to be impossible to break when in Comparison to the Olympics, What a Glorious History😂!

[@Fenix5jr]

Treaty*

[@lambertgiang]

@@Fenix5jr Yes, a Cool Cold Hard Cash Worth 20 Million Dollars for Spain in signing the Treaty that is quite high back then, US is very Generous no Doubt🤣

[@uriahthehittite2309]

What garbage. Historical claims has limited justification in the present. What is real is the current sovereign lines established and recognized to be legal by other nations. That includes China’s recognition of Philippine sovereignty when they signed it. That said, the Philippines should be ready to fight and push imperialist China out of its EEZ. Just talking won’t do.

[@AltheaVelado]

🌹🙏🌹✝️✝️✝️🇵🇭

[@comacuma2869]

GERMAAANY IS NOT APPROVING ANY 1 ,,,BECAUSE GERMANY ITSELF ,,IS YET 2 GAIN APPROVAL OF OWNN

[@happymelon7129]

diplomatically ？ All other ASEAN can see bongbong is doing the opposite 😆 They are happily to have more share of the agriculture export.

[@fkoff7649]

NAA,, YOU'RE JUST TOO DENSE NOT SEEING OUR GOVT'S EFFORTS. IN FACT, THERE SHOULD BE NO MORE DISCUSSION SINCE THAT IS CLEARLY A PHILIPPINE TERRITORY BUT CHINA THE TERRITORY THIEF CONTINUES TO BE AGGRESSIVE AND A TROUBLEMAKER. GOOD THING THOUGH, THAT WHILE ASEAN IS BEING QUIET ABOUT IT, OR TOO COWARD TO STAND UP AGAINST CHINA IN RETURN TO ECONOMIC BENEFITS, BUT AT LEAST, WE HAVE WITH US ON OUR SIDE THE SUPPORT OF OUR REAL AND TRUE ALLIES, MORE RELIABLE ALLIES LIKE THE U.S. CANADA, JAPAN, SOUTH KOREA, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, INDIA, U.K, GERMANY, EUROPE, ETC. ASEAN IS NOT RELIABLE ESP. IN TIMES OF NEED. THE PHILIPPINES SHOULD DUMP ASEAN, IT'S GOOD FOR NOTHING.

[@touchdown8769]

Nice Narrative WUMAO. ❤

[@Jason-io9zg]

Another Ukraine in ASEAN.

[@marknathantv6537]

And Yet the budget for AFP Modernization is just 75B instead of 254B...😂😂😂 Philippines is just more talks...😂

[@herchickenlegs4]

?????

[@CJ-]

Next proxy is being prepared 😂😂😂😂

[@pauldannelachica2388]

Why is the news keep saying south china sea. It is the west philippine sea it's 200 nautical miles within our islands

[@Ishikawa745]

SCS Is the International Recognized name, the name WPS is only restricted to the perspective of the Philippines. Not unless there's a international decision to change such as the name will always be SCS. But that doesn't mean China owns it same logic does India not own the whole Indian Ocean

[@Antikungfu]

The pirates 8s more aggressive today

[@InsightsAbroad]

Who is more agresssive than USA?

[@เจนทัศน์เชวงเศรษฐกุล]

Who actually aggressive? Who escalate the conflict? Philippines and US know very well.

[@Adikotaku]

It's pretty clear, isn't it? China is definitely the one behind the rising tensions and escalation.

[@motherliberty]

TROLL😂😂😂BASE YOUR TROLLING ON FACTS

[@ttemp2631]

@@motherliberty Fascist USA bot spotted

[@sandwiches-o3f]

China did. And China isn't tough enough to back it up.

[@Adikotaku]

China the bully.

[@laotalim3663]

You got what you want🤣

[@kitlee4486]

Bias news.

[@bgg2249]

Gaza of Asian= Philippine 😂

[@nothingfear2907]

how come?

[@Adikotaku]

What is amusing about it? Sheez!

[@bachhongtran]

Philippine is a country with population >100 millions, how come they are Gaza of Asia? Seriously?

[@BadIdeaRight5]

Poohtinkimy bots😂

[@chrysllerryu4171]

but gaza is in asia

[@SouthernSultan]

Catholic politics

[@Ferdinand-ng8ut]

Ser no need of peace talk na xii atay not accept peace talk

[@pillycay7611]

😂😂😂, the Philippines never had issues with china until the US started pushing the Philippines to confront china. The same happened in Ukraine, now Ukraine economy is destroyed. When will people learn

[@Fenix5jr]

'Absolutely not, the Philippines was no pressed by the U.S. but by China trying to encroach in the Philippines' sovereign territory. China has no respect for its neighbors. Using your logic, Mongolia should be your rightful owners and not Xi Jinping lol. "historical" China is West Taiwan. :P

[@BLaCkKsHeEp]

China taking Philippine territory away is the Philippines' fault because they like the US more? Thats dumb

[@HeroInHelp]

Lol did he say anything?

[@EMcC-pr6zx]

Incidents before the laser was not reported, common

[@I_upload_Akira_memes]

@@EMcC-pr6zx it was reported though in Philippine news agencies and internationally

[@chnchris]

Weak talks😂

[@happymelon7129]

All other ASEAN leader 😂 at this proxy.

[@I_upload_Akira_memes]

@@happymelon7129 No proxies is involved other claimants in the ASEAN nations because they have different approach in this issue or crisis and the Philippines wants to solve this dispute diplomatically

[@happymelon7129]

@@I_upload_Akira_memes diplomatically ？ All other ASEAN can see bongbong is doing the opposite 😆 They are happily to have more share of the agriculture export.

[@happymelon7129]

@@I_upload_Akira_memes American and Filipino security officials have agreed to keep a US mid-range missile system in the northern Philippines indefinitely to boost deterrence despite China's expressions of alarm, two Philippine officials said on Wednesday.

[@btr8135]

@@happymelon7129 Yeah, first fire of missile directed to LAOAG airport. According to Russia these are nuclear capable so expect this is the first to be attack incase war broke out.

[@happymelon7129]

US missile system will remain in the Philippines despite China's alarm The launcher can fire cruise missiles up to 1,800km (1,118 miles), which places China within its target range, one of the two officials said.

[@Congtrihayankeomut]

I don’t know. Wherever there’s USA, there’s conflict. Can Phillipines manage on its own?

[@happymelon7129]

US missile system will remain in the Philippines despite China's alarm The launcher can fire cruise missiles up to 1,800km (1,118 miles), which places China within its target range, one of the two officials said.

[@TheDaysOfGlory]

Obviously no. But the PHL has gained international attention and the international community has responded in favor for the PHL: Japan, S. Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam, India, Australia, Israel, Spain, France, UK, Italy, Canada, Germany… all allies.

[@Congtrihayankeomut]

@@TheDaysOfGloryare you sure? I only hear the US again

[@jeremytine]

@@happymelon7129 conflict lies with CCP, USA is just big enough to stand up to them. CCP missiles can strike it's neighbors, so what is wrong with neighbors having the same ability to retaliate?

[@Congtrihayankeomut]

@@jeremytinein short , USA policing the world

[@mahdishahin3719]

International low will never help the Philippines 🇵🇭 look at the native Palestinians people and how there land stolen even when the international law order to give them back there land no one listen only nuclear power can bring back the land and sea.

[@Richard-s7m]

Philippine is tiny ant compare to China.

[@Adikotaku]

So?

[@SouthernSultan]

The Philippines is nothing

[@Adikotaku]

@@SouthernSultan Huh?

[@SouthernSultan]

@@Adikotaku catholics Don't trust them

[@tenavrisen9279]

And China is afraid of that ant.

[@kaposipal]

short summary: china is close, us is far away...

[@suskagusip1036]

So what?🙄

[@ernestomagano3463]

Parami ng parami yan mga singkit habang hindi pa nahingi ng tuling sa US

[@tomko3227]

Evoke the u.s./ Philippine treaty. Once and for all. Ccp will leave PI alone

[@civicblade1]

Read the treaty before you comment.

[@herman9255]

DW reporter leading conversation into conflict direction, while the FM is avoiding the topic. Damned, what do the Germans want.

[@viktorpenas3089]

The DW reporter is also a Filipino. Born, raised and educated in the Philippines.

[@TienyeeTien]

Fun Fact: when China claimed South China Sea with 11 dash line, both Us and Philippine agreed on that because the then China was Republic of China(ROC).Since ROC lost Chinese civil war and replaced by PRC, Us and Philippine decided they would no longer honour the deal….

[@suhailbhat1996]

Cry west

[@jonny5714]

Why would we cry? China can't do anything or we all know what happens and they know it.

[@ryanwalters6184]

Who the next gaza? Dont beg for mercy.

[@sandwiches-o3f]

In America, nobody actually takes China seriously.

[@Adikotaku]

Are you under China's influence? It seems you prefer their ways over the West, almost as if you're eager to please them. Sheez!

[@Adikotaku]

Are you under China's influence? It seems you prefer their ways over the West, almost as if you're eager to please them.

[@moeluv]

The Philippines is scared, thank god for Daddy🇺🇲 .

[@Adikotaku]

Are you China bot?

[@moeluv]

@@Adikotaku Im 🇺🇲 what's it to you?

[@Wumao_Buster]

Chinese WUMAO has arrived😂

[@moeluv]

​@@Wumao_Buster What country are you from? You 🗣️🗣️🗣️. 🇺🇲

[@ryanwalters6184]

They shouldn't be scared of a paper dragon.

[@calvinang1]

Dont you have flood victims to care for back home ?

[@jianyang6281]

PH has been acting more aggressively. China is just defending.

[@tenavrisen9279]

😆 🤣 😂

[@ykievzki9837]

Yes, Your Survey Ships and Submarines were Within the Philippine EEZ of Plawan Island When China SAID THIS. THOUSANDS OF MILES AWAY FROM HAI NAN Island and Mainland China. . The Water We are talking is the Nearest between the Philippines and Vietnam. T o i d i.

[@touchdown8769]

No Wonder China is building Military Islands around the Philippines, forcing the Philippines to invite Uncle Sam

[@BLaCkKsHeEp]

China is just defending.... from Filipino fishermen within Philippine waters?

[@jianyang6281]

@@ykievzki9837 it is Chinese water.

[@LarryMendaros]

Funny to think that china a biggest military in d world can't bring down a poor country of Philippines..might china afraid to test thier big military..see Taiwan unification didn't happen.. china have a pink heart

[@huke911]

China want to bring stability. U.S. want W A R . PH is just a puppet. You know why there is W A R in Middle East and Ukrainian. Behind the scenes is U.Snake of America

[@MrCykotickiwi]

China isnt at War against the Philipines. They do not want to use force against Taiwan.

[@mcdermottpa]

It's an intimidation play. They wanted to build trade and economic alliances with Belt and Road, but just could not bring themselves to abandon their old nationalistic fantasies that requires territorial expansion into every part of the map that they claim as historically theirs. It's undermined their reputation with every nation in the region, and pushed everyone to reevaluate and realign with the West. Instead of helping develop oil and gas resources in places like the Philippines, which would have cemented an ally, and created economic dependency, they are trying to steal the resources. In the long run it's self destructive, and a boon for the US and it's allies.

[@DM_Laf]

How about rapporting on the US aggressive politics in the past 40 years!?

[@samsungtap4183]

Phillipines the Asian Ukraine ?

[@timawa22]

China the Asian Russia??

[@tenavrisen9279]

China isn't that powerful as Russia. And China doesn't have the balls.

[@Hope4peace1804]

Ukraine 2.0

[@exodus888]

china has all the right to protect their property!

[@therealbronxbull8541]

You're their property branded and owned and they won't protect you at all.

[@TheDaysOfGlory]

ccp should stick to saving those from 3 Gorges dam floods, first. ccp government is greedy; doesn’t care about its own people.

[@MikeTyson7691]

Look at the map then. It's within the 200 nautical miles of the Philippines. The communists are intruding in PH waters. Also, since you use your real face as your profile picture, be careful walking in SEA countries especially in the US.

[@jianyang6281]

Two countries had so many talks, but every time, when they have the understanding, USA pops up and push PH to break the agreement.

[@mariojr.4409]

That is outright fakenews. China never followed any agreements with the Philippines and most of the talks failed before it became an agreement because China wants the Philippines to accept first that China owns the whole SCS. China's condition is unacceptable in the first place, thus nothing is happening. China just use these talks to buy time while it is illegaly and forcibly reclaiming reefs into islands and put military bases there to have de facto control.

[@AxlGuarin]

LMFAO AHHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAAHAH

[@huaustin110]

dont worry, you have USA dad.

[@btr8135]

@@huaustin110No, Philippines (little brown man) is just a pawn to USA.😅

[@TheDaysOfGlory]

Uncle Sam has deep pockets. The PHL, especially the AFP, has US respect. The PHL has footballed the double talking little ye][ow man.

[@Congtrihayankeomut]

USA seriously can we all live in peace?

[@MikeTyson7691]

Tell that to China. The communists are intruding the EEZ of the Philippines.

[@dssample1239]

Seriously huh whumao? China is bullying the Philippines, and you blame the USA?

[@julioduan7130]

Why does Philippines want to grab Chinese territory in the South China Sea? EEZ didn’t give you full rights if other countries’ territories lie within your ‘EEZ’. According to Filipinos and Philippine government’s argument, Cuba should be US territory. Phu Quoc should be Cambodian territory. Sri Lanka should be Indian territory.

[@paulsteaven]

How many countries again recognise China claims in the South China Sea? Answer: Zero

[@Adikotaku]

Why china want the entire south china sea?

[@timawa22]

China do not have any evidence to that claim, coz if they believe thier argument is strong, why they refuse to sue the Philippines to the international court of justice?? Coz they knew they lack evidence to thier claim.

[@mhonpermejo84]

thats why its called read it again and again EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE

[@julioduan7130]

@@mhonpermejo84 what about when one country’s EEZ conflicts with another country’s territory? Why don’t Filipinos understand this specific stipulation of UNCLOS?

[@teogeorge2203]

If Philippines claimed China acted aggressively, then what is her response? Complain and complain, hope someone nice will heard it and offer a helping hand. Be realistic, if you wanted to start a quarrel, you settle yourself or beg for forgiveness if you are weak and stay away. So embarrass by her action as a ASEAN partner. Little bird doesn't know what is catapult.

[@ronaldcasanillo]

loslos nimo!