The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has strongly opposed China’s plan to set up “Huang Yan Island National Nature Reserve” in Scarborough Shoal, which is part of Philippine territory and named Bajo de Masinloc or Panatag Shoal
Key Points
- The DFA, says the Philippines has the sovereign rights and jurisdiction in Bajo de Masinloc and has the exclusive authority.
- The Philippines also has the right to implement environmental protection in the territory and maritime zones
- The DFA will file a formal diplomatic protest against China’s plan and describes it as illegitimate and unlawful.
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