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Marcos: Not the right time to invoke Philippine-US Mutual Defense Treaty
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. stated that a recent collision between Philippine and Chinese vessels in the South China Sea does not yet warrant invoking the Mutual Defense Treaty with the US.
He expressed grave concern over continuing dangerous maneuvers and actions against the Philippine coastguard, noting that these actions damaged a cargo ship and caused injuries to seamen.
Marcos also described the recent reported presence of Chinese vessels in Benham Rise as a "clear intrusion" into Philippine territory and a matter of "great concern."
The Philippines will lodge a protest against China's "dangerous" actions in the West Philippine Sea.
The 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty between the Philippines and the United States mandates common action if either nation is subjected to an armed attack.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. stated that the Philippines will push back against China if its maritime interests and sworn principles, such as sovereignty and jurisdiction in the West Philippine Sea, are disregarded.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. stated that the Philippines will resist China if its sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea are disregarded, emphasizing this is his duty as president.
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The US State Department criticized China for its "provocative actions" in the West Philippine Sea, including the use of water cannons against a resupply boat that injured four Filipino service members en route to Ayungin Shoal.
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The United States has reaffirmed that the Mutual Defense Treaty between the US and the Philippines covers armed attacks on the Philippine Coast Guard in the South China Sea.
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) summoned China's deputy envoy to protest aggressive actions during a resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal.
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