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Teodoro hits China's 'hypocritical' remark on BRP Sierra Madre
Philippine Defense Secretary Gibo Teodoro has criticized China for hypocrisy, stating that China's accusations against the Philippines regarding pollution in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) are baseless.
Teodoro pointed out that China itself is damaging the WPS through illegal reclamation activities and has been found to be a violator of international law, specifically referencing the 2016 Arbitral Award.
He stated that China's own actions have damaged the marine environment, making their claims against the grounded BRP Sierra Madre hypocritical.
The 2016 Arbitral Award invalidated China's expansive claims in the South China Sea, a ruling China continues to disregard while harassing Philippine vessels.
This latest statement follows Teodoro's previous criticisms of China's propaganda and fake news regarding the West Philippine Sea, particularly after incidents in late August involving Chinese Coast Guard and militia ships.
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