(Manila Comprehensive) On the occasion of the South China Sea dispute between the Philippines and China, the Philippine military announced that it has replaced the commander of the Filipino Command responsible for the South China Sea Affairs.
According to a statement issued by the Philippine Army on Saturday (May 18), Major General Alfonso Torres will replace Lieutenant General Alberto Carlos as commander of the Western Command of the Western Palata.On the west of the Balawed Island, there is a sovereign dispute between the Philippines and China.
Statement pointed out that the personnel transfer is "part of the internal leadership and key positions of the army, which is necessary to adapt to the changing security environment and effective response to new challenges."
Bloomberg quoted the call text records provided by Chinese officials on the 7th of this month. The presentation of Carlos is allegedly in a call on January 3 this year, and agreed to adopt the "new model" processing to the Renai Reef (the Philippines called Ayunjin Reef) Supply.However, the Philippine Foreign Ministry has repeatedly stated that it has not reached any agreement with China on Ayunjin Reef, and emphasized that only President President Presks Katson has the right to sign an agreement on the Philippines on behalf of the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea related affairs.
The Philippine National Security Consultant Arnold also called on Chinese diplomats who will disclose the contents of the Chinese Embassy and the Filipino Navy generals.The Philippine Armed Forces also stated last Friday (10th) that it would not investigate the Chinese side claiming to appear in the recording. Unexpectedly, Carlos was eventually dismissed.
The Philippine President President President President Saturday vowed at the Philippine Military Academy's graduation ceremony that Manila would actively defend the territory.
He said that the Philippines is facing the situation of "internationally recognized principles being blatantly ignored." He ordered graduates to defend the people and the security and strong resistance to the threat."Faced with the invaders who do not respect our territory, we will actively defend our territory."
Magaks also said that as a element in the international community that complies with the rules, the Philippines will deal with the invaders in accordance with international law.He did not name who the invaders were, but the Filipino Central China has repeatedly frictions in the South China Sea over the past year.Chinese vessels intercept the Philippine ships in disputed waters and the use of high -pressure water cannons on the Philippines, which also causes injuries to the Philippine personnel.
