China's claim 'has no legal basis,' said the DFA.
MANILA — The Department of Foreign Affairs on Thursday criticized China for accusing the Philippines of intruding near Scarborough Shoal, saying the Asian power was just stoking tensions in the West Philippine Sea.
Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson Col. Medel Aguilar, meanwhile, said BRP Conrado Yap was doing its usual sovereignty patrol in the waters. "Siguro ang dapat na itigil ay ang kanilang iligal na ginagawa sa loob ng ating maritime zone. Hindi sila dapat nandiyan at hindi sila dapat nang-haharass ng ating mga mangingisda," he added.
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