A YouTube video claimed that the Philippines recently bought the Australian Defence Vessel Cape Woolamai to “secure the West Philippine Sea” and “protect its territorial waters.” This is not true.
A video on YouTube falsely claims that Chinese President Xi Jinping called for the retreat of all ships patrolling the West Philippine Sea after meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
A YouTube video claimed that a sale involving the West Philippine Sea took place during the time of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte and that China has shown the public a contract to prove it. This is not true.
Japan has not declared war against China nor did it conduct a military operation to drive away Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea, contrary to a YouTube video’s claim.
In a joint statement, the four nations said that the show of force was to "uphold the right to freedom of navigation and overflight, and respect for maritime rights under international law."
A video on YouTube claims that the U.S. has dispatched its marine forces to help the Philippines protect its territory against China. This is not true.
Last Tuesday, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and allied organizations led a protest in front of theChinese consulate in Makati.
A clickbait YouTube video claims that former president Rodrigo Duterte has condemned China over its heightened aggression in the West Philippine Sea. This is not true.
Tinanong si US ambassador to China Nicholas Burns tungkol sa "estratehikong layunin" ng Beijing sa patuloy na pagtaas ng pressure nito sa Pilipinas sa pinagtatalunang South China Sea at "kung hanggang saan ang kanilang gagawin sa pagsubok sa kagustuhan ng U.S." na ipagtanggol ang dating kolonya nito.
A YouTube video suggests that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared war against China,and that he will be expelling the Chinese ambassador. This is not true.
