WPS alliance calls for unified Asean action against Chinese aggression

The Manila Times

WPS alliance calls for unified Asean action against Chinese aggression  Members of Alliance of West Philippine Sea Watchers wave Philippine and Vietnamese flags as they shout slogans during a press conference at a restaurant in Quezon City on Oct. 10, 2024. In response to China’s aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea, the group called for a unified Asean stance, especially from Vietnam, to support the Philippines in defending sovereignty and safeguarding shared maritime interests. They added that a collective approach was vital to uphold international law and regional stability. The Philippines and Vietnam share a history of mutual support, as shown by the recent assistance of distressed Vietnamese vessels by the Philippine Navy, emphasizing that the strong bond between the two countries is based on cooperation, respect, and commitment to peace.  Video by Ismael De Juan  Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe  Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net    Follow us:  Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook  Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram  Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter  DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion    Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital    Check out our Podcasts:  Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify  Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts  Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic  Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer  Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein   #TheManilaTimes  #tmtnews  #aseansummit  #vietnam  #philippines  #westphilippinesea

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00:00In the West Philippine Sea, we urge a unified and regional response from the ASEAN region,

00:07particularly from Vietnam, to stand with the Philippines in defending our sovereignty and protecting our shared maritime interests.

00:16A collective stance is essential to uphold international law and safeguard the region's stability.

00:23The Philippines and Vietnam have a history of mutual support in terms of food,

00:29as demonstrated by the recent incident where the Philippine Navy assisted the Vietnamese vessels in the West Philippine Sea.

00:39This act of solidarity highlights the strong bond between our nations,

00:45founded on the principles of cooperation, mutual respect, and shared commitment to peace.

00:52Once again, we call for a unified action from the entire region against any act that violates our sovereignty.

01:01Vietnam and the Philippines should work together to uphold maritime law,

01:12so that the West Philippine Sea can remain a sea of peace and stability for all.

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