MOST of the Chinese vessels that took part in last Tuesday's harassment of Philippine ships on a resupply mission in Ayungin Shoal had left, a ranking Philippine Navy officer said Friday.
MOST of the Chinese vessels that took part in last Tuesday's harassment of Philippine ships on a resupply mission in Ayungin Shoal had left, a ranking Philippine Navy officer said Friday.Western Command Commander Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos said only one China Coast Guard and two militia ships remained near Ayungin on Thursday, down from the 26 vessels last Tuesday.Carlos said not all 26 vessels took part in the dangerous blocking maneuvers and the water cannoning of a supply boat.
China has been demanding that the Philippines tow away the ship from the shoal, in keeping with what it claimed was an earlier commitment by Philippine authorities.'That is the guidance so we will comply with that. We will do everything so BRP Sierra Madre will remain at Ayungin Shoal. That is a symbol of our sovereignty in the area,' said Carlos.
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