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National Maritime Council spokesperson Vice Admiral Alexander Lopez addresses the August 19 ramming incident involving the coast guard vessels of the Philippines and China in Escoda Shoal during a press briefing in Malacañang on August 20, 2024. The National Maritime Council on Tuesday expressed serious concern over the ‘deliberate harassment and infringement’ by China over the West Philippine Sea .
“These unprofessional and dangerous actions of the CCG vessels were in violation of international law, including UNCLOS and the 1972 Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea ,” he added. “The Philippines will continue to uphold its rights and jurisdiction in the West Philippine Sea; sustain our routine maritime activities; and protect its territory and maritime zones from environmental degradation and other illegal activities,” the statement ended.
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