AFTER occupying some parts of the West Philippine Sea, a lawmaker expressed belief that it is now China’s target to besiege the eastern part of the country, which is covered by the Pacific Ocean.
ACT-CIS Rep. and House Deputy Majority Leader Erwin Tulfo expressed his view after several Chinese ships were spotted in the area recently. According to Cong. Tulfo, ” noong March lang dalawang barko nila (China) na mga research vessel daw ang naispatan sa Benham Rise.”
“Tapos nito lamang nakaraang linggo isang research vessel na naman nila ang naispatan sa Catanduanes tapos tumakbo pa patungong Samar nang makita ng mga awtoridad,” Tulfo added.
“Wag sabihin ng China na napadpad lang ang mga barko nila dito sa eastern seaborder natin,” according to Cong. Tulfo. The lawmaker said, “I am sure nagsa-surveillance na ang mga yan at gumagawa na ng plano kung saan sila maglalagay ng man-made island para gawing base ng People’s Liberation Army nila.”
“Parang mga magnanakaw na basta na lang pumasok sa karagatan natin ng walang paalam,” the ACT-CIS representative said. “Kaya bago pa maisakatuparan ang pagsakop nila sa ating teritoryo na naman, dapat mapigilan na sila ngayon ng ating Sandatahang Lakas,” he added.