The Philippines protested the latest “aggressive activities” of the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) against a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel which was at the receiving end of a “blinding” military-grade laser light off Ayungin Shoal. READ:
The Philippines protested the latest “aggressive activities” of the Chinese Coast Guard against a Philippine Coast Guard vessel which was at the receiving end of a “blinding” military-grade laser light off Ayungin Shoal.The Department of Foreign Affairs filed a diplomatic protest on Tuesday, Feb. 14, condemning “the shadowing, harassment, dangerous maneuvers, directing of military-grade laser, and illegal radio challenges by CCG vessel 5205 against PCG vessel BRP Malapascua on 6 February 2023.
“The Philippines has the prerogative to conduct legitimate activities within its exclusive economic zone and continental shelf. China does not have law enforcement rights or powers in and around Ayungin Shoal or any part of the Philippine EEZ,” DFA Spokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza said. Daza also called on China to “comply with its obligations under international law, including the 1982 UNCLOS and the 2016 Award in the South China Sea Arbitration and direct its vessels to cease and desist from its aggressive activities against Philippine vessels.”
BRP Malapascua was undertaking a mission in support of the regular rotation and resupply mission for the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal, the Philippines’ permanent presence on the feature.
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