During a routine maritime patrol in the West Philippine Sea, Chinese vessels fired water cannons and engaged in dangerous maneuvers against Filipino vessels, highlighting tensions over maritime sovereignty.
The Philippine Coast Guard and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources encountered aggressive actions from Chinese vessels during a routine maritime patrol in the vicinity of Bajo de Masinloc, an area within the Philippines ' exclusive economic zone. Chinese Coast Guard vessel 3302 fired water cannons at the Philippine vessel BRP Datu Pagbuaya and engaged in physical contact. Other Philippine vessels faced blocking and dangerous maneuvers from other Chinese vessels.
Despite the aggression, Philippine officials reaffirmed their commitment to protecting Filipino fishermen
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