Amid radio challenges from Chinese coast guard vessels in the West Philippine Sea, the Philippine Coast Guard already has a ready response asserting the country’s territorial sea and exclusive economic zone. “Calling China Coast Guard. You are transiting inside PH Territorial Sea of Pag-asa Island. Identify yourself & state your intention to prevent misunderstanding. Over.”

PCG to China ships: You are inside PH territory. (2023, March 12). Manila Standard, p. A1.