Manila has lodged 153 diplomatic protests against Beijing under the Marcos administration
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The Philippines made the demand when the Department of Foreign Affairs summoned Chinese embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Zhou Zhiyong over the April 30 incident. “China’s aggressive actions, particularly its water cannon use, caused damage to vessels of PCG and BFAR,” added the DFA.The two vessels were on a mission to bring fuel, food, and water to Filipino fisherfolk in and around Panatag Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc. Although damage was reported on the two vessels, the two continued on with their mission late April 30 and May 1.
China has maintained a constant presence in the shoal since 2012. There are at least two CCG ships inside the lagoon at all times, and at least two more patrolling its immediate vicinity.
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