The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Thursday slammed the statement of Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin in connection with the February 6 laser-pointing incident in Ayungin Shoal.
“Sasabihin nila na nagsisinungaling tayo. Hindi naman natin naging trabaho na gumawa [ng istorya],” PCG spokesperson for West Philippines Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela told Super Radyo dzBB.
“Sa ganyang panimulang statement niya pa lang, how can we even be convinced na paniwalaan siya? Alam nga natin na dagat na parte ng exclusive economic zone natin ito at kanilang kini-claim,” he saidused a “hand-held laser” to measure the distance and speed of the Philippine shipHe also denied that the CCG vessel directed lasers at the Philippine crew, adding that the supposed hand-held equipment does not inflict damage on anything or anyone on the ship.
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