[OPINION] Beyond Ayungin Shoal: The primacy of national resolve

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This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. China’s grayzone measures remain disruptive and effective. To make a dent, the Philippines should address the issue of capability and come up with a viable countermeasure. In the aftermath of the recent sea skirmish at Ayungin Shoal, both President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro issued strongly worded statements during the Holy Week. This was capped by a policy pronouncement from the office of Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Easter Sunday morning. President Marcos issued instructions based on his consultations with...