*Statement*

China’s dangerous and reckless behavior in the West Philippine Sea shall be resisted by the AFP.

Their behavior contravenes their statements of good faith and decency. 

We will exert our utmost in order to fulfill our sworn mandate to protect our territorial integrity, sovereignty, and sovereign rights.

It should now be clear to the international community that China’s actions are the true obstacles to peace and stability in the South China Sea.

Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr.

Secretary 

Department of National Defense