In 1995, China told the world that the structures it built on Panganiban (Mischief) Reef were simple shelters for fishermen.
They said they were civilian.
They said they were harmless.
They said there was nothing to worry about.
Thirty years later, the world can see the result with its own eyes.
The reef was transformed into a massive artificial island, complete with military facilities, airfields, ports, and strategic infrastructure deep inside waters that international law recognizes as part of the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone.
The lesson is not about the past.
The lesson is about the present.
Today, China asks the Philippines and the international community to trust its explanations regarding new activities in Bajo de Masinloc. But trust is built on consistency between words and actions.
Filipinos remember what happened at Mischief Reef.
We remember the promises.
We remember the denials.
We remember how a "shelter" became a fortress.
That is why every new structure, every new platform, and every new activity in the West Philippine Sea deserves scrutiny.
Not because Filipinos seek conflict.
Not because Filipinos are paranoid.
But because history has taught us that vigilance is the price of protecting what is ours.
The Philippines is not overreacting.
The Philippines is remembering.
And a nation that remembers cannot be deceived twice.
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@russ_1111@bncdotph Isa lang iyan sa mga pag-asa ng Pilipinas. Meron pa pag-asa ang Pilipinas kung maa-alis sa pwesto yung mga matataas na nanunungkulan sa Comelec. Batid natin na Davao group ang mga nandiyan at isang appointed ni Bongbong. Madaling mag-magic sa resulta .
“The Life of Muhammad, he waged 83 wars in 10 years. 27 wars & 56 raids, in 10 years.
And you are going to teach me that Islam is peaceful? No it’s NOT peaceful…”
Bago gusto itigil o na-suspend ang blue ribbon committee hearing, paano na ito, baon na lang sa limot.. Pera ng taong bayan ang winalanghiya nila..
The ICI probe naman ay "discreetly" done ang hearings.. How will the people know, Kung May hokus pokus na nangyayari.. 🤨🤨
Why are you lying, Cece? You know this is a fake video. The original video by Rappler WITH AUDIO was posted hours before you DDS operatives posted your edited and cropped ones.
I get playing politics but straight up lying like this so blatantly is foul. Is this what they teach you all at the Duterte camp?
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