'Unverifiable' tapes on alleged Ayungin pact could be aimed at sowing discord: DFA
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'Unverifiable' tapes on alleged Ayungin pact could be aimed at sowing discord: DFA
ABS-CBN News
Published May 09, 2024 10:29 AM PHT
MANILA — The reported release of "unverifiable" recordings of an alleged conversation between representatives from China and the Philippines regarding a supposed agreement on Ayungin Shoal could be aimed at sowing division or confusion, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) warned Wednesday.
MANILA — The reported release of "unverifiable" recordings of an alleged conversation between representatives from China and the Philippines regarding a supposed agreement on Ayungin Shoal could be aimed at sowing division or confusion, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) warned Wednesday.
The DFA said in a statement that Chinese diplomats had reportedly released to the media the alleged transcripts or audio of the alleged conversation between the chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines - Western Command (AFP-Wescom) and a Chinese diplomat.
The DFA said in a statement that Chinese diplomats had reportedly released to the media the alleged transcripts or audio of the alleged conversation between the chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines - Western Command (AFP-Wescom) and a Chinese diplomat.
"Resorting to tactics such as releasing unverifiable recordings of supposed conversations with Philippine officials could demonstrate efforts to sow discord and confusion among Philippine agencies and the Filipino public," the DFA said.
"Resorting to tactics such as releasing unverifiable recordings of supposed conversations with Philippine officials could demonstrate efforts to sow discord and confusion among Philippine agencies and the Filipino public," the DFA said.
"The DFA cautions against falling for false narratives," it said.
The DFA reminded diplomats to strictly follow the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (VCDR).
It specifically pointed envoys to Article 41 of the VCDR which states that "…it is the duty of all persons... to respect the laws and regulations of the receiving State. They also have a duty not to interfere in the internal affairs of that State."
Top government officials have belied the supposed "new model" the Philippines allegedly reached with China on calming tensions in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, saying it is part of Beijing's disinformation campaign.
Top government officials have belied the supposed "new model" the Philippines allegedly reached with China on calming tensions in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, saying it is part of Beijing's disinformation campaign.
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The Philippines has had a military outpost on Ayungin Shoal, the BRP Sierra Madre, since 1999 to assert its stake in the area, and it regularly launches missions to send supplies for its troops there.
The Philippines has had a military outpost on Ayungin Shoal, the BRP Sierra Madre, since 1999 to assert its stake in the area, and it regularly launches missions to send supplies for its troops there.
During many of the resupply missions, China's ships intercept and conduct dangerous moves against Philippine vessels, usually with the use of water cannons.
During many of the resupply missions, China's ships intercept and conduct dangerous moves against Philippine vessels, usually with the use of water cannons.
Similar missions to Bajo de Masinloc (Panatag, Scarborough Shoal) have been met with the same tactics.
Similar missions to Bajo de Masinloc (Panatag, Scarborough Shoal) have been met with the same tactics.
This is not the first time that the Marcos administration addressed supposed audio recordings that tackle high-level policy.
This is not the first time that the Marcos administration addressed supposed audio recordings that tackle high-level policy.
Last month, a "deepfake" audio of the voice of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was said to be designed to sound as though he was authorizing the use of force against China amid tension in the West Philippine Sea.
Last month, a "deepfake" audio of the voice of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was said to be designed to sound as though he was authorizing the use of force against China amid tension in the West Philippine Sea.
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