The information acquired by the suspects include the list of Philippine Navy personnel, data of those engaged in WPS operations, and operational details like the timing and schedule of rotation and resupply missions in Philippine outposts in the area.

The March 11, 2026 statement of the DFA reflects the Philippines’ strategic positioning as chair of the ASEAN in advancing the COC. This also reinforces Manila’s effort to anchor regional maritime governance in UNCLOS, thereby preventing the emergence of a regional framework that could weaken established maritime rights in the SCS.