Philippine President Denounces Chinese Actions at Scarborough Shoal

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. condemns the Chinese air force's actions at Scarborough Shoal, calling them 'unjustified, illegal and reckless.' His communications office expressed concerns over potential instability in Philippine airspace.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has delivered a strong condemnation of recent actions by the Chinese air force at Scarborough Shoal. In a statement on Sunday, his communications office labeled these actions as 'unjustified, illegal and reckless.'

Speaking through the Presidential Communications Office, Marcos Jr. highlighted the precariousness of the situation, noting that efforts to calm the waters have barely begun.

'It is already worrying that there could be instability in our airspace,' the statement read, which was posted on the social media platform X.

(With inputs from agencies.)