Published April 14, 2021, 7:56 PM Malacañang has enumerated its recent responses to the developments in the West Philippine Sea, saying the government has fired diplomatic protests and increased Filipino forces in the disputed waters in an attempt to peacefully settle the issue. Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque made the statement after Filipino business groups joined the call on China to withdraw its vessels from the Julian Felipe Reef and refrain from becoming an imperial power. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque (JOEY DALUMPINES/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) In his statement, Roque said President Duterte has already stressed the importance of the Hague ruling and that the Philippines will not set the landmark decision aside.