菲律宾总统阿基诺三世15日出面做出“温和表态”，称相信紧张局面很快将会解决，并暗示没有必要把黄岩岛问题提交给国际海洋法法庭。他说，马尼拉和北京的对话一直在进行中。而中国外交部亦在15日回应国内武力反击菲律宾的声音时，重申坚持外交途径解决。

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The Philippine government however was adamant that it will not heed on the imposition of fishing ban directive of the Chinese government, saying it has sovereign rights over a portion of the waters where Beijing plans to impose its directive.

“Our position is we do not recognize China’s fishing ban in as much as portions of the ban encompass our exclusive economic zone,” Philippine foreign affairs chief Alberto del Rosario said.

On Monday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) also vowed to continue its presence in Panatag Shoal amid China’s pronouncement.

Lt. Commander Rommel Supangan, acting PCG spokesman, said Monday that there’s no change in the presidential directive for the group’s Search and Rescue Vessel 003 (SRV-003) BRP Pampanga to stay put at the Panatag Shoal .

“So far the standing of the President is to maintain the presence of our ship and show our flag in the area,” Supangan said.