Filipinos in Hawaii are concerned over the growing tensions in the West Philippine Sea given the island state’s proximity to both the Philippines and China.
Filipino fishermen fetch MV Kapitan Felix Oca at a designated rendezvous point in the West Philippine Sea on December 11, 2023.WAIPAHU, Honolulu —
“Yes, of course Filipinos here keep abreast of developments back home because they still have relatives and friends living there,” Fernandez told visiting Filipino journalists when asked if the WPS issue was a concern for Filipinos in Hawaii. However, Fernandez was quick to add that the government is doing what it can to address the situation.
She said that the 2018 Hawaii false missile alert has “brought a strong awareness of Hawaii’s proximity to China and what’s happening in the Philippines.” It was accidentally issued and officials attributed it to miscommunication during a drill. Hawaii Gov. David Ige apologized for the erroneous report.On the social media website and forum Reddit, individuals from Hawaii also posted questions on the possibility of China attacking Hawaii, Guam, Micronesia, Philippines and Taiwan.
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