MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines can assert ownership of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) without resorting to war, as shown when the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) made use of radio channels to drive away seven foreign vessels, Senator Risa Hontiveros stressed Tuesday.
“Hindi kailangang humantong sa giyera ang pagdepensa at pagprotekta natin ng WPS. Ang magigiting nating opisyal sa PCG ay mismong patunay na maaari tayong manindigan nang hindi nagiging marahas at malupit,” Hontiveros said in a statement.
(We do not have to resort into war to defend and protect the WPS. Our brave officials from the PCG are proof that we can stand up without becoming violent and cruel.)
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