Human rights groups unite against China's WPS claims

Human rights groups are strengthening their "Filipinos Do Not Yield Movement" to counter China's territorial claims and actions in the West Philippine Sea.

Dr. Jose Antonio Goitia, chairman emeritus of the movement, called China's claim that Palawan is part of its territory 'ludicrous' and a violation of international law.

Goitia asserted that China's assertion contradicts the UNCLOS, which Beijing signed.

He warned that China's continued expansion poses a serious threat to Philippine sovereignty.

He accused China of manipulating history and condemned its actions in the West Philippine Sea, including the harassment of Filipino fishermen and military personnel.

Goitia criticized economic deals made during the Duterte administration, alleging they served as a cover for China's expansionist agenda.

The movement aims to resist China's encroachment and uphold the Philippines' sovereignty and historical claims.

The 2016 ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration dismissed China's sweeping claims over the South China Sea, but Beijing has continued to disregard the decision.