DND Confirms: China Increasing Pressure on PH WPS Claims

Brogosil Philippines - The Department of National Defense (DND) of the Philippines has confirmed that China is ramping up its efforts to challenge the country’s territorial claims in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). According to Philippine defense and military officials, these actions are part of a broader Chinese strategy to assert dominance over disputed maritime territories, despite the Philippines’ legal rights upheld by international law, particularly the 2016 Hague ruling. China has been involved in provocative activities, such as conducting dangerous maneuvers near Philippine air patrols, and maintaining a persistent presence of its vessels near strategically important islands like Ayungin Shoal​

The escalating tensions highlight the ongoing struggle over sovereignty in the region, with the Philippines continuing to assert its rights and push back against China’s growing maritime assertiveness.