Valiente Salinas

Very good when you are good, very bad when you are bad.

[Collin Koh 🇸🇬🇺🇦 @CollinSLKoh]

Full text of this agreement should be made available for public record in case it becomes a source of dispute later, like the case of the purported “gentleman’s agreement”. One should see if this does really prevent future clashes. I’m not too sanguine. https://t.co/jqgvotCbJ4

[Ivan 🇵🇭🇻🇦 @IvanAtHome]

So many local amateur, Potemkin "think-tanks" and professors from nowhere giving their ill-informed takes on Philippine 🇵🇭 foreign policy.

All while actual foreign policy experts with published peer-reviewed articles and tenure in respectable universities have nothing but praise for our assertive posture and confident outlook on our future.

This is what legitimate "IR Experts" think of the Marcos foreign policy. The #Makapili lobby should stop mining coal takes from the pro-China trash.

[Talonski @Talon_Haribon]

PLAN large Amphibious ships spotted sailing in the vicinity of Basilan island in the main island group of Mindanao.

What are they doing that far south of the country. This seems to be a not too subtle way to send a message.

[GMA News @gmanews]

A RHIB vs RHIB (rubber hull inflatable boat) showdown between the Philippine Coast Guard and the China Coast Guard erupts in Sabina Shoal in the West Philippine Sea following China’s harassment and attempts to block a Philippine marine scientific research mission to the disputed reef. | via @jun_veneracion

[Jay Tarriela @jaytaryela]

On May 19, 2024, in support of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard, Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan decisively deployed the High Speed Response Boat (HSRB) from Buliluyan Port to rendezvous with the Philippine Navy Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) carrying sick personnel for immediate medical evacuation.

During our attempt to bring the PCG HSRB alongside the PN RHIB at the rendezvous point, we were harassed by vessels and small boats from the China Coast Guard through blocking operations. Despite informing the Chinese Coast Guard via radio and public address system about the humanitarian nature of our mission for medical evacuation, they still engaged in dangerous maneuvers and even intentionally rammed the PN RHIB while transporting the sick personnel.

The barbaric and inhumane behavior displayed by the China Coast Guard has no place in our society. What should have been a simple medical evacuation operation was subjected to harassment, with the excessive deployment of two China Coast Guard vessels (21551 and 21555), two small boats, and two rubber boats. Their actions clearly demonstrated their intention to prevent the sick personnel from receiving the proper medical attention he urgently needed.

Despite the challenges posed by the interference from the CCG, the PN and PCG displayed remarkable cooperation, professionalism, and determination. They successfully outmaneuvered the numerous CCG assets and completed the transfer of the sick personnel, ensuring their safe arrival at Buliluyan Port.

At 1515H on 19 May 2024, the sick AFP personnel was transported to the nearest hospital and received immediate medical attention.

[Jay L Batongbacal @JayBatongbacal]

In China's own words: how it occupied Mischief Reef w/ a few small huts in 1995, then upgraded it to a large building with helipads, guns in 1999. This is why the Philippines placed BRP Sierra Madre on Second Thomas (Ayungin) Shoal to stand watch in 1999.

[Nguyen Thi hong @NguyenThih36]

#China creates a facade of "peaceful negotiations" until they're ready to breach the peace in their favor.

The video below shows Xi saying no to the militarization of SCS in 2015. He lied to the world & the world accepted his lies. 1/4 @Joseph_Morong @ngahpham @FukuyamaFrancis

[Judge Antonio Carpio* @CarpioJudge]

@USAmbJapan #China preaches cooperation and friendship among neighbors but practices coercion and intimidation. This is duplicitous and hypocritical . Never trust Beijing’s words but watch instead their actions. #ccpchina no credibility.#SouthChinaSea #CN’s biggest land grab!

[Wisefish @Boatfishnet]

@globaltimesnews That ship is there because you begged the Philippines in 1995 not to destroy your 'fisherman's shelters'. It was not destroyed because Filipinos beached that ship to watch your 'shelter'. But your bad faith promise of 'fisherman's shelter' turned it into a big military base today

[Jay Tarriela @jaytaryela]

Regular RORE to BRP SIERRA MADRE this morning. BRP CABRA, Unaizah Mae 1, and M/L Kalayaan water cannoned by China Coast Guard. M/L Kalayaan suffered serious engine damage. Contrary to China Coast Guard disinformation, UM1 rammed by CCG vessel.

[Trystanto @Trystanto2]

Outright malicious attempt at misinformation. Under Annex VII of UNCLOS, the absence of China in an arbitral tribunal is not a bar to its proceedings

https://t.co/HpJAXizdim

[Ray Powell @GordianKnotRay]

As of 0615 at least 16 of 🇨🇳#China's militia ships remain in blockade position at 2nd Thomas Shoal.
🇨🇳CCG 3303 still at Sabina Shoal watching 🇵🇭#Philippines Coast Guard BRP Teresa Magbanua.
Two 🇨🇳militia still deployed south of Sabina.
No other 🇵🇭Philippine vessels detectable.

[Inquirer @inquirerdotnet]

The Chinese grabbed some of the provisions, mostly food, and scattered them into the water, making sure they couldn’t be consumed. But some of them took supplies for themselves, the Inquirer source said.

READ MORE: https://t.co/hlBE6ATVdO

[BRP Sierra Madre @BRPSierraMadre]

THE TRUTH ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES' RIGHTS IN THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA| Amidst China's aggressive tactics and negative accusations against Filipino fishermen of encroaching on disputed waters, initiatives like the Atin Ito Coalition and fishermen documenting their activities serve multiple purposes. They peacefully assert the Philippines' sovereignty, expose the truth about Chinese aggression, and constrain China's responses, as overt military action would invite international condemnation.

#protectwhatisours #Philippines #BRPSierraMadre #SouthChinaSea #DefendOurTerritory #protectourwaters #maritimehistory #AtinIto

[Collin Koh 🇸🇬🇺🇦 @CollinSLKoh]

In 1 tweet, Beijing determines that the Philippines: 1) is a country that has no sovereignty and rights, including its legitimate EEZ sovereign rights in a snub at the UN Charter, UNCLOS and the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation; and 2) is nothing more than a vassal of the U.S.

[Ray Powell @GordianKnotRay]

The 🇨🇳@globaltimesnews is shocked to discover that actual 🇵🇭military personnel stationed aboard an actual 🇵🇭military vessel are armed with actual weapons 😲, and that they might be prepared to defend themselves at the approach of a potentially hostile force.

[BRP Sierra Madre @BRPSierraMadre]

Teaser for EPISODE 2/7 | China’s Sharp Power: Strategic Manipulation of Truth in the Cyber Domain

In this upcoming episode, we delve into how China manipulates public perception and reshapes narratives, leading to widespread misinformation. We will explore the crucial role of sharp power in these strategic efforts to influence the minds of its own people.

[Richard Heydarian @RichHeydarian]

“Beijing's own failure to abide by a 2012 agreement for a joint pullback from Scarborough or to live up to President Xi Jinping's 2015 promise to then-U.S. President Barack Obama not to militarize South China Sea outposts [is confidently overlooked].”

https://t.co/kBYjBW9XPs

[Collin Koh 🇸🇬🇺🇦 @CollinSLKoh]

Honestly Manila doesn’t need Beijing’s goodwill arrangement because it can legitimately exercise Philippine EEZ sovereign rights in the area per UNCLOS. Perhaps Beijing should stop abusing Manila’s goodwill to PRC fishers.