The Philippines will continue to protect its national interests amid provocations, the country's national security adviser said.
MANILA - The Philippines will continue to protect its national interests amid provocations, the country's national security adviser said, following two incidents of dangerous maneuvering by China in the West Philippine Sea.
Earlier on Sunday, a Chinese coast guard vessel conducted "dangerous blocking maneuvers" against a resupply boat headed to BRP Sierra Madre on Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, causing a collision. Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos, commander of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Western Command , for his part, said that Philippine troops have exercised "utmost patience, competence, and professionalism to avoid any accidents or untoward incidents" in the area despite repeated provocations from China.
"The professionalism, restraint, and gallantry of our officers and personnel put them to shame every time we go out there," Año also said.
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