The DFA on Monday summoned the Chinese ambassador to Manila after the Chinese Navy and Coast Guard fired water cannons and conducted illegal maneuvers against two Philippine vessels and Philippine Coast Guard in the West Philippine Sea. Know more:
THE Department of Foreign Affairs on Monday summoned the Chinese ambassador to Manila after the Chinese Navy and Coast Guard fired water cannons and conducted illegal maneuvers against two Philippine vessels and Philippine Coast Guard in the West Philippine Sea.
When asked if the Chinese actions merit the Philippine government’s invoking the Mutual Defense Treaty with the US, Daza replied, “I think it’s a bit early.”On August 5, two resupply vessels escorted by two Philippine Coast Guard ships—BRP Malabrigo and BRP Cabra—were blocked on their way to Ayungin Shoal by six Chinese Coast Guard vessels and two maritime militia vessels.
National Security Council spokesman Jonathan Malaya said the video also confirmed that Chinese fishing militias took orders directly from the Chinese Coast Guard. The Philippine DFA and Chinese Foreign Ministry had earlier set up a maritime communication channel to prevent misunderstanding and miscalculation between Coast Guard and navies of both countries in the West Philippine Sea.
Meanwhile, former senator Richard J. Gordon issued a statement calling himself “Citizen Dick Gordon,” strongly condemning China’s recent action on the West Philippine Sea and supporting the statements issued by the Armed Forces of the Philippines and other government agencies.
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