The deliberate ramming and water cannon attack by a China Coast Guard vessel on the BRP Datu Pagbuaya within our territorial waters is not an isolated case. This kind of incident reveals a disturbing pattern of harassment and provocation that undermines our sovereignty and endangers the safety of our maritime personnel.
Makailang ulit na itong nangyayari, at hindi natin dapat palampasin ang ganitong panggigipit sa atin ng China. Insulto ito sa karapatang pantao at sa umiiral na international law na patuloy nilang nilalapastangan.
The swift diplomatic action taken by the Department of Foreign Affairs in lodging a protest against China is commendable, and I stand in full support of it. The safety of our maritime frontliners and the protection of our sovereign rights must never be compromised.