Tensions between the Philippines and China have escalated following a recent incident in the West Philippine Sea, where a Philippine navy boat was attacked by the China Coast Guard using water cannons. The attack, which aimed to block a Philippine resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal on March 23, resulted in severe damage to the Philippine resupply boat Unaizah May 4, being hit 8 times, and injuries to Navy personnel. In response, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reaffirmed Washington's commitment to a mutual defense treaty with the Philippines, criticizing China's 'dangerous' conduct. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has vowed to implement a 'proportionate, deliberate, and reasonable' response to China's "dangerous attacks", emphasizing that the Philippines will not be 'cowed into silence, submission, or subservience.' The issue was highlighted during President Marcos's meeting with a US congressional delegation, signaling international concern over China's aggression in the region.
Philippines' Marcos vows response to China's 'attacks' https://t.co/W3B0lo32XV
President Marcos: “We seek no conflict with any nation, more so nations that purport and claim to be our friends but we will not be cowed into silence, submission, or subservience." 👍🇵🇭"Filipinos do not yield.”🇵🇭👍 https://t.co/NyGiHkFkzz
A peaceful resolution steered by a firm hand. This is what President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured Filipinos on Thursday, March 28, in light of China’s latest intimidation in the West Philippine Sea. https://t.co/eNSan8c2XF https://t.co/SPBYQtbbIl
#FMsays The US-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty cannot undercut China's will and resolve to defend its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights, FM spokesman Lin Jian said after US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday reaffirmed Washington's commitment to the treaty. https://t.co/oNMyC7EvDy
Marcos vows countermeasures vs China’s ‘dangerous attacks’ https://t.co/s2PZiiWXYX
After China's "dangerous attacks" in the West Philippine Sea, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says the Philippines "will not be cowed into silence, submission, or subservience." https://t.co/HXdGWOgPf9
BREAKING: Philippines president says his country will not be 'cowed into silence' by China amid rising tensions in the South China Sea
Amid China’s continued “illegal, coercive, aggressive, and dangerous attacks” against Philippine vessels in the West Philippine Sea, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declares that the country will implement a “proportionate, deliberate, and reasonable” response with the help of… https://t.co/ijzkHe9sxs
#BREAKING Marcos says Philippines will not be 'cowed into silence' by China https://t.co/8Qu2ijw1G2
Without going into specifics, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says the Philippines is set to implement "a response and countermeasure package that is proportionate, deliberate, and reasonable in the face of the open, unabating, and illegal, coercive, aggressive, and… https://t.co/KkxcW7H7rG
Without going into specifics, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says the Philippines is srt to implement "a response and countermeasure package that is proportionate, deliberate, and reasonable in the face of the open, unabating, and illegal, coercive, aggressive, and… https://t.co/dL0QR0tgMK
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has reaffirmed Washington's commitment to a mutual defense treaty with the Philippines and criticized as ‘dangerous’ China's use of water cannon and disruption of a Philippine resupply mission last week https://t.co/8bhezOAf57
U.S. defence chief reaffirms support for Philippines, chides 'dangerous' Chinese conduct https://t.co/9On5fVTDhu https://t.co/Za4goRAagt
US defense chief reaffirms support for PH, chides ‘dangerous’ Chinese conduct https://t.co/7aeeaGAsp5
Inside the Ring | Water cannon attack on Philippines navy boat raises odds of U.S.-China clash https://t.co/u8Km9S6FHC https://t.co/x8efk31gei
Water cannon attack on Philippines navy boat raises odds of U.S.-China clash https://t.co/lXh0dcPTvh
WATCH: AFP chief Romeo Brawner Jr. says the Philippines will follow international law and practice maximum tolerance, even as the China Coast Guard uses water cannons and dangerous maneuvers during Philippine missions to Ayungin Shoal. Related: https://t.co/pbIQVkhW0b https://t.co/GTSFl7TWWd
WATCH: Speaking to media in Palawan on March 23, AFP chief Romeo Brawner Jr. notes the pressure from the water cannon of the China Coast Guard was enough to throw a grown man against the supply ship's wall. Related: https://t.co/pbIQVkitPJ https://t.co/2SU1OuSuqA
WATCH: 'Hindi talaga biro,' says survivors of China's water cannons in West Philippine Sea While describing it as among the most difficult experience they've gone through as soldiers, Navy personnel who sustained injuries when the China Coast Guard fired its water cannons say… https://t.co/J0nhr5z0GX
WATCH: A closer look at the severe damage sustained by #Philippine resupply boat Unaizah May 4. It was hit 8 times by #China Coast Guard’s water cannon in an attempt to block a resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal on March 23rd. Via @_GioRobles @News5PH https://t.co/qilTCu0fxh
The issue of escalating tensions between Manila and Beijing in the West Philippine Sea was put into the spotlight during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s meeting with a US congressional delegation in Malacañang on Tuesday, March 26. https://t.co/Yqrpm1Rnod https://t.co/TZmdbpntaf
An American senator tells President Marcos that the US is concerned about China's aggression, and promises to stand by the Philippines in its pushback. https://t.co/KHweDASkMP