President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has expressed alarm regarding the dangerous maneuvers of the China Coast Guard (CCG) at Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal. According to Presidential Communications Office’s Undersecretary Claire Castro, the country maintains being “professional” and would let the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) address the issue. “Of course, concerned po ang ating Pangulo sa mga nangyayari,” Castro said in a media briefing at Malacañang in the wake of Beijing’s latest aggressive actions at Panatag Shoal.

Co, A. S. (2025, April 9). 'China Coast Guard maneuvers at Panatag Shoal concerning'. Panay News, p. 10.