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West Philippine Sea
The Department of Foreign Affairs has issued an appeal to halt activities that harm the country's marine ecosystem following reports of coral reefs destruction in areas frequently by Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea.

Sen. Risa Hontiveros
China is so delusional

China is out of his mind, what ever is being done to claim territories that is not his. This 'map' is Beijing's desperate attempt to assert its lies and propaganda.

India has already lodge a protest against for issuing this ridiculous map. I hope that our Department of Foreign Affairs will also file a diplomatic protest against this.

Some lawmakers rejected the 10 Dash Line 'Standard Map' which was released by China.

Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero
They can issue however many maps they want to issue.

It does not affect us nor does impinge on the Arbitral Ruling in our favor.

Any unliteral declaration by a State has no weight nor standing in internal law.

We should stop being affected by China's issuance or statement

Let us not allow China to dictate the tempo by simply being reactionary.

we should do what we think is right and in accordance with our national interest.

Sen. Aquino "Koko" Pimentel III
WE are not under obligation to recognize the territorial claims on the extent of our territorial claims as well as maritime zones.

Sen. Jinggoy Estrada
They are just making us a mad.