HOW CHINA TESTS THE PHILIPPINES

HOW CHINA TESTS THE PHILIPPINES | Every week, #China raises the pressure on the #Philippines — not only in our seas, but also in our feeds. This is more than a territorial dispute. It is a battle of narratives, where harassment on the waves is paired with distortion in the media.
Last week, Chinese vessels swarmed Ayungin. A tugboat loitered dangerously close to the BRP Sierra Madre, our weathered but unyielding sentinel of sovereignty. Beijing warned that the Philippines would “bear consequences” simply for telling the truth. Meanwhile, troll networks twisted Senate debates and even domestic issues to erode public trust.
But the Philippines also stood firm — reminding us that sovereignty is not just about maps, but about protecting lives and livelihoods. The 2016 Hague ruling already affirmed these waters are ours. Defending the West Philippine Sea is about food on the table, safety at sea, and the dignity of every Filipino family.

Stay vigilant. Share the truth. Defend what is ours.

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