President Marcos stressed the Philippines' claim on the disputed portions of the South China Sea, saying the lines that the country draws on its waters are not derived from imagination but from international law. Marcos said this as China ordered its Coast Guard to detain foreigners "trespassing" into the South China Sea for up to 30 days if they violate China’s exit-entry rules.

Geducos, A. C., Unite, B., & Sadongdong, M. (2024, June 2). Marcos: West PH Sea claim based on int'l law, not imagination. Manila Bulletin, pp. 1, 8.