How is the Philippines responding to China's aggressive actions in the South China Sea?

The Philippines is maintaining a defiant stance against China's increasing aggression in the South China Sea. Manila has vowed to stand firm against Beijing's increasingly aggressive patrols that are venturing alarmingly close to Philippine shores. Recent months have witnessed escalating confrontations, including Chinese Coast Guard vessels firing water cannons at Philippine fishing vessels and dangerous side-sweeping incidents against government boats. Despite these provocations, documented as recently as December last year, the Philippines remains committed to defending its territorial waters and sovereignty.