00:00The Philippines is now in the midst of a diplomatic protest against China's illegal presence in our Exclusive Economic Zone.
00:07According to the National Maritime Council,
00:09our country is now condemning the activities of the Chinese Maritime Forces and Militia in our Territorial Sea and EEZ.
00:18These actions are a clear violation of the Philippines Maritime Zones Act and international law,
00:25particularly the 2016 arbitral ruling that strengthens our sovereign rights in our maritime zone,
00:33including the West Philippine Sea.
00:35There is no longer a basis for China to conduct law enforcement activities or maritime patrols in the Bajo de Macindok
00:43while the Philippines has long been a sovereign territory.
00:48If the NMC is to be overthrown, the Philippines will continue to protect our sovereignty.
00:54Sovereign rights are touristic shores of the West Philippine Sea.
