Statement of Malacañang on Possible Invasion of Taiwan in PH
Malacañang spoke on the possible invasion of Taiwan in the Philippines amid lack of official diplomatic ties with the foreign country.
The Philippines has good relationships with many countries across the globe. Thus, in times of calamities as well as incidents that affect the whole nation, it is getting a lot of help and assistance from other countries. However, like in the case of some other countries, there are also concerns about possible invasion of other nations aside from the Philippines-China issue over the West Philippine Sea.
Currently, in the Philippines, there are concerns about the possible invasion of Taiwan amid the military exercises of China around Taipei. Based on a report on GMA News, China sees Taiwan as its own territory despite the strong rejection of the Taipei government.
Amid the speculations and the concerns, Malacañang released a statement telling the public that there is nothing to worry about. The statement of the Palace came despite the recent call from the chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippine (AFP) for preparation.
Based on the report, AFP chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. told the Filipino soldiers to prepare for a possible Taiwan invasion in the Philippines. According to him, if something happens to the foreign country amid the actions of China, the Philippines may inevitable get involved.
Brawner stressed that there are 250,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) working in Taiwan and the country has to rescue them in case something happens to the foreign nation. He gave out a challenge to the troops to extend the sphere of their operations amid the changes on the territorial defense of Taiwan.
“Do not be content with securing just the Northern hemisphere up to Mavulis Island. Start planning for actions in case there is an invasion of Taiwan,” the AFP Chief said.
Amid the statement of the AFP, Malacañang allayed the fears on the possible Taiwan invasion. Based on the report, Palace press officer undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro addressed the public.
“Sa aming pagtanto, hindi naman po dapat mabahala ang taumbayan,” the Malacañang press officer said.
It is no secret to the public that the Philippines and China also have a long-standing territorial dispute over the West Philippine Sea. The Chinese government did not recognize the arbitral ruling siding on the country. Amid the territorial dispute, China previously urged the Philippines to respect their maritime rights.