Maritime proposals ng China, hindi naaayon sa pambansang interes ng Pilipinas ayon sa DFA
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00:00 The Department of Foreign Affairs has stated that the maritime proposals of China are not in the country's interest.
00:09 DFA questioned China's release of sensitive details of bilateral discussions between the two countries.
00:17 Soojin Kim is in the center of the news.
00:23 Through a fair and reasonable way, the Philippines is taking action on China's proposals to resolve the issue in the West Philippine Sea.
00:33 In DFA's explanation, they received some concept papers from China last year.
00:39 The government immediately responded by passing counter-proposals.
00:45 DFA insisted that it is not the government's responsibility.
00:50 The statements that the Philippines did not notice the concept papers were not based on anything to address the issue in the West Philippine Sea.
00:59 In fact, the agency and other government agencies conducted subsequent deliberations and discussions to determine the proper action in the proposals.
01:12 They stated that it is necessary to remember that the two countries can only reach an agreement if the proposal is anchored in mutual interest and in accordance with the Constitution and International Law,
01:23 particularly the 1982 Unclause and the 2016 Arbitral Award.
01:28 DFA added that while there are proposals that are being considered to be discussed or agreed upon,
01:35 the government has already issued a long statement that China's proposals are in violation of our national interests.
01:45 According to the agency, instead of China recognizing the counter-proposals of the Philippines,
01:51 it is the Philippines that passed its own counter-proposals that are still not in line with our national interests.
01:58 DFA also mentioned these issues during the 8th Bilateral Consultation Meeting on the South China Sea or BCM that took place in Shanghai on January 17.
02:10 DFA insisted that the Philippines will not allow the entry of our exclusive economic zone, such as Ayungin Shoal, to be lost from our territory.
02:20 The Philippines will continue to enforce the Constitution and International Law.
02:26 Sujin Kim for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Pilipinas.