Repeatedly rebuffed of its claim that a special deal exists with the Philippines regarding the BRP Sierra Madre in the Ayungin Shoal, China – through its embassy in Manila – is now pointing to the Western Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines as the other party in the so-called “new model” arrangement.
Philippine Navy soldiers transfer essential cargoes from Unaizah May 4 and BRP Cabra to the BRP Sierra Madre off Ayungin Shoal on March 23, 2024MANILA, Philippines — Repeatedly rebuffed of its claim that a special deal exists with the Philippines regarding the BRP Sierra Madre in the Ayungin Shoal, China – through its embassy in Manila – is now pointing to the Western Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines as the other party in the so-called “new model” arrangement.
The embassy said the CCG launched the water cannon attack in response to the Philippines’ reneging on its promise to stick to the agreement. “The communication and negotiation on this subject matter is kept on record in every detail by the Chinese side. Thanks to the ‘new model,’ frontliners of both sides had guidance to follow on how to interact with each other, which made the resupply mission on last Feb. 2 a smooth one,” it added.
“It is regrettable that despite the internal understandings and arrangements, peace and tranquility was disrupted again and again at Ren’ai Jiao,” it added. Asked for comment, DND spokesman Arsenio Andolong said the department had already made statements stressing that “this issue is hackneyed and does not require a response.”
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