PRESIDENT Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. on Monday called a command conference with members of the security cluster to discuss the steps to be taken following the latest maritime dispute with China.

The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said the Chief Executive ordered the Philippine Coast Guard to conduct an investigation 'as mandated by international maritime laws' into the events that transpired over the weekend during a routine Rotation and Resupply mission to the Ayungin Shoal where a commissioned Philippine vessel was met by 'dangerous blocking maneuvers.'