Just a diversion? Solon suggests link between China’s aggression, Philippine political tensions

Manila Bulletin

The timing of China’s recent acts of aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) could be part of a wider pattern that connects these incidents to the escalating political tension in the country, a ranking lawmaker said.  READ MORE: https://mb.com.ph/2024/12/5/solon-suggests-link-between  Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin  Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin  #ManilaBulletinOnline #manilabulletin  #LatestNews

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00:00Well, they've been quiet for a while now, but of course, we are condemning these things.

00:07As I've said, we are continuing to do our activities, which we are reporting, we are condemning,

00:15we are continuing our military exercises on our borders.

00:20If there is a policy that needs to be filed, or if we need to continue the cases that we are filing, that's fine, we will continue.

00:30But again, sometimes there is a pattern, it's also surprising sometimes,

00:35that there is a little noise and chaos here on land, but there is also some on the sea.

00:43Our coast guards and fishermen are also being bullied.

00:52So, is there a pattern to what's happening here in our political landscape?

00:59Or is it not connected? Or somehow it's still connected?

01:02Especially if we have pro-China advocates and mouthpiece.

01:07So, it's hard to assume, but based on what I've seen, it seems like that's what's happening.

01:16It seems like there is a synchronization.

01:20Again, we still continue what we're doing.

01:22Our Navy is there, our Coast Guard is there, and our comrades who are protecting our borders.

01:31But again, I suggest that we continue what we are doing now.

01:36It's hard to assume, to be honest.

01:38But sometimes, that's what you think.

01:42Sometimes, if you read the comments on social media, the articles, it seems like that's how it's going.

01:50Because, of course, we have to look at the greater scheme of things,

01:55that it's not only the local politics that has a little noise,

02:01there is also a little tension in the global scene,

02:05which is our issues with China,

02:08our joint exercises with our neighbors and with the US.

02:17So, you can't avoid thinking that way.

02:21Although, most people, including our friends in the local governments,

02:28think that way when you're on the national scale.

02:33I hope I'm wrong.

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