Manila Bulletin
NMC open to bringing West PH Sea case vs China to UN
The Philippine government is considering filing a case against China following a collision incident near Escoda Shoal on August 19.
National Maritime Council (NMC) spokesperson Alexander Lopez stated that the government is evaluating this option, particularly with input from the Coast Guard.
Presidential Assistant on Maritime Concerns Secretary Andres Centino highlighted the addition of the Solicitor General to the NMC as an indication of the government's intent to explore legal action.
Centino mentioned that potential venues for such a case could include United Nations bodies.
Manila has formally expressed grave concern over China's actions and urged Beijing to cease aggressive maneuvers and comply with international law.
The Philippines accuses the Chinese Coast Guard of unlawful and aggressive actions that led to collisions damaging two Philippine Coast Guard vessels in the West Philippine Sea.
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The Philippines is considering filing a case against China before an international tribunal following recent ramming incidents involving two Philippine Coast Guard vessels in the West Philippine Sea.
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Two Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels, BRP Bagacay and BRP Cape Engaño, were involved in collisions with Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessels due to aggressive maneuvers by the CCG near Sabina Shoal.
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) affirmed its presence in Escoda Shoal is lawful under international law, including the UNCLOS and the 2016 arbitral award.
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Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino believes the Philippines should seek compensation from China for damages to two Philippine Coast Guard vessels rammed by Chinese Coast Guard ships near Escoda Shoal.
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China has lodged a formal protest with the Philippines over the prolonged presence of the Philippine Coast Guard's BRP Teresa Magbanua in Escoda Shoal.
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