The Philippine side is entirely responsible for the collision,
The PCG stands firm in its responsibility to ensure the safety and security of our maritime domain while addressing any threats to our national interests,
The China coast guard took control measures against the Philippine vessels in accordance with the law,
We sternly warn the Philippine side to immediately cease its infringement and provocations,
Philippine coast guard vessels ... illegally entered the waters near the Xianbin Reef in the Nansha Islands without permission from the Chinese government,
Escoda Shoal is located within the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Philippines, in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the 2016 arbitral award,
We warn the Philippines to immediately stop its infringement and provocation, otherwise all the consequences arising from this will be borne by the Philippines,
Our Philippine Coast Guard vessels have the right to operate within the lagoon of Escoda Shoal for as long as necessary, without requiring permission from any other country,
These dangerous manoeuvres resulted in collisions, causing structural damage to both PCG (Philippine Coast Guard) vessels,
The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea urges restraint and adherence to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and other relevant international laws to prevent further escalations and ensure the safety of all vessels operating in the region,
The Philippines has repeatedly provoked and caused trouble, violated the temporary arrangements between China and the Philippines,
Despite multiple warnings from the Chinese side, the Philippine vessel 4410 deliberately collided with China's 21551 vessel,
The U.S. is overextended, and it does not want to go to war with China, especially not in the South China Sea,
All they have on their side is brute force and strength and might,
Again, Teresa Magbanua's objective is only to advance our national interest and to safeguard our position in Escoda Shoal. So, we don't pay so much attention to the comments of the Chinese government,