'It is important for us to take note that this ramming happened despite our unprovoked action and presence in Escoda Shoal,' says Commodore Jay Tarriela
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“It is important for us to take note that this ramming happened despite our unprovoked action and presence in Escoda Shoal,” Commodore Jay Tarriela, spokesperson for the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea, said at a news briefing.On Saturday morning, the PCG vessel was surrounded by Chinese maritime forces — two People’s Liberation Army Navy tugboats and two CCG vessels.
Tarriela said that one of China’s vessels blew their horn upon learning that the BRP Teresa Magbanua was dropping its anchor. “And then, all of a sudden, there is another vessel that is also approaching and getting near MRRV 9701 — that is CCG vessel 5205.”“Around 12:07, when the PCG vessel is already on the move, CCG vessel 5205 carried out a dangerous maneuver resulting to its direct ramming on the port bow of MRRV 9701.
Tarriela said Manila would not withdraw its ship “despite the harassment, the bullying activities and escalatory action of the Chinese coast guard.”
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