Congressman Brian Poe of the FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-List, speaking at the G1 Global Conference in Tokyo, Japan, has appealed for international backing for the Philippines in safeguarding the West Philippine Sea. Poe emphasized the dispute’s wide-ranging consequences, impacting not only regional marine biodiversity but also global commerce and the principles of free and open trade. The call comes as the Philippines seeks to uphold its sovereign rights and reinforce a rules-based order within the Indo-Pacific region. The Congressman stressed the importance of collaborative efforts to address the ongoing challenges in the West Philippine Sea. This plea for assistance highlights the Philippines’ concerns regarding the escalating tensions and potential ecological and economic repercussions of the maritime dispute. Representatives Poe, McCain, and Abe reportedly sought greater cooperation to address these issues.