Coming to a head in the South China Sea?

Communist China's bullying involving the contested Spratly Islands in the South China Sea continues to increase.  Now the Philippines, who also claim the Spratlys, are wondering if new measures are needed:

Lawmakers on Thursday urged the House of Representatives leadership to summon officials of the Department of National Defense (DND) so that they can brief Congress on the ongoing security situation in the West Philippine Sea.
The House also wants to find out the specific mission orders and rules of engagement issued to BRP Rajah Humabon and other maritime assets which are conducting sovereignty patrols in the disputed Spratly Group of Islands.

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