Anonymous Philippines posted on its Facebook account a list of the Chinese websites it claimed to have attacked and defaced.
A screenshot of Anonymous Philippines’ message in one of several Chinese websites it claimed to have defaced, in protest of China’s reported reclamation work in disputed territory.
While several of the sites in the list were still defaced as of 5 a.m. Friday, others had been taken offline.
“Many of you are aware of the oppressive acts of the Chinese government over the South China Sea or West Philippine Sea. Their claims over the said area is nothing but mere assumption and without solid proof… Once again, we must gather our brothers and sisters to stand against this tyranny,” read the group’s message on the defaced sites.
It added that while others may think this action does nothing, “so does sitting around while waiting for something to happen.”
“To the Government of China, stop the reclamation, do not put or establish any structure on that location thinking or claiming that you are the owner. Considering that there is no final agreement between both and other parties,” it said.
On Monday, Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. said China is doing reclamation work in seven reefs in the South China Sea, including three within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone.
But he said it is not yet clear what type of structures China is building in these areas. — Joel Locsin/LBG, GMA News
