00:00The Department of Foreign Affairs expressed concern on the dangerous maneuvers of two vessels of the Chinese Navy and the China Coast Guard,
00:07as well as their interference in routine humanitarian operations for Filipino fishermen at the Scarborough Shoal.
00:14This after the actions of the Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea resulted to the unfortunate collision of their vessels.
00:21The DFA stated the incident demonstrates the importance of following the maritime rules,
00:25such as the 1972 International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea and the 1974 Safety of Life at Sea Convention.
00:35The Philippines will continue to utilize diplomacy and dialogue to address the issue and in the hopes of reaching a positive outcome.
00:42This is in line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcus Jr. to manage 10 situations in the West Philippine Sea peacefully.
