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China’s grayzone measures remain disruptive and effective. To make a dent, the Philippines should address the issue of capability and come up with a viable countermeasure.
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‘We seek no conflict with any nation, mores o nations that purport and claim to be our friends but we will not be cowed into silence, submission, or subservience. Filipinos do not yield. ‘ It would be difficult to sway the 70-80% of Filipinos, which are of the opinion that the national government should protect our sovereign rights in our exclusive economic zone. And with the recent statements of Marcos, the CCP can no longer influence the country’s top leadership to simply turn a blind eye to its encroachment in Philippine waters.
This allowed Beijing to assert sea control over the South China Sea and adroitly employed its CCG and maritime militia with impunity against the coastal states of Southeast Asia. However, theamong the presidents of the Philippines and America, and the prime minister of japan; might offer respite for our beleaguered Navy and Coast Guard. The conversation involving a PH-US-Japan trilateral arrangement started off within military circles a few years ago.
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