The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the South China Sea, where both the Philippines and China have clashing territorial claims, especially surrounding Scarborough Shoal.
President Marcos stated, 'These laws signal our resolve to protect our maritime resources and ensure that our waters remain a source of life for all Filipinos.'
China maintains that its claims to the South China Sea are legitimate, despite an international tribunal ruling in favor of the Philippines regarding these territorial waters.
The confrontation underscores not just bilateral issues but a complex web of regional claims involving Malaysia and Vietnam, escalating the stakes in the maritime dispute.
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