Amid China’s latest move to land bomber aircraft on the islands and reefs of South China Sea as part of its training activities, the Department of Foreign Affairs said it is doing “appropriate diplomatic actions” over the matter.
The administration has been slammed for its supposed silence over China’s actions in the disputed waters.
In response to criticisms, the DFA said it is “taking the appropriate diplomatic action necessary to protect the Filipinos claims” and “will continue to do so in the future.”
Moreover, it also said that it is not DFA’s policy to make public every move of the Philippine government in responding to matters regarding the disputed region.
“While appropriate language, whether expressions of condemnation or concern, over certain developments, are clearly conveyed through diplomatic channels, it is not our policy to publicize every action taken by the Philippine Government whenever there are reported developments taking place in the West Philippine Sea and the South China Sea,” read the statement.
Furthermore, the DFA reaffirmed its commitment “to protect every single inch of our territory and areas which we have sovereign rights over.”
DAILY NEWS ROUND UP FOR 05/ 21 /18