The issues regarding the West Philippine Sea started years ago. The incursions
by Chinese Ships near Spratly Islands, the Army Douglas Bank, off the coast of
Palawan Island in 2011 was the beginning wherein we were made aware of the
possible danger that this concern might bring.1 Since then, it was followed by many
concerning events between the Philippines and China up to this day where recently
an issue of Chinese Coast Guard vessel block and sprayed water cannons at the
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels In the West Philippines Sea, creating further
tension between the countries.
Article II, Section 2 of the Philippine Constitution provides for an “incorporation
clause,” which states that: “The Philippines…adopts the generally accepted principles
of international law as part of the law of the land.
More infomation: An act defining the maritime zones under the jurisdiction of the republic of the Philippines ( Senate S.No. 2411)
