MANILA, Philippines — Malacaang questioned why the issue about Chinese ships at Julian Felipe Reef was “bloated” when the Philippines “never” owned that area since it’s not even in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
In an online briefing, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said the Philippines is only one of three claimants to Julian Felipe Reef, along with Vietnam and China.
“Yung sinasabi namang incursions, uulitin ko po, yung mga napakaraming fishing boats sa Julian Felipe, yan po ay napakalayo sa atin,” Roque said.
(Regarding the allegations of incursions, I would like to reiterate that there are many fishing boats at Julian Felipe Reef that are far from us.)
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