The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has asked China to clarify its contradictory words and actions regarding its stance on the disputed West Philippines Sea.
Meanwhile, Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez on Wednesday urged China to order its Navy, Coast Guard and militia vessels to leave the Philippines’ 200-mile exclusive economic zone .
Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense General Li Shangfu avoided answering the questions directly. He cited instead an alleged confrontational incident at the Taiwan Strait recently. Despite the ongoing tension in the region, Marcos said the Philippines would not give up an inch of its territory including the West Philippine Sea.
The Philippines maintains a small platoon of soldiers at the Ayungin Shoal as a symbol of its sovereignty over the area. Chinese Coast Guard vessels routinely confront Philippine ships and small boats bringing supplies to the troops in the area.
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