Manila says it 'explored ways to lower the tension in the area'
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“Emphasizing that Escoda Shoal is within the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Philippines, Undersecretary Lazaro reaffirmed the consistent position of the Philippines and explored ways to lower the tension in the area,” said the DFA in a statement on Thursday, September 12., a low-tide elevation located just 75 nautical miles away from the Philippines. China claims the feature, even if it is well within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone .
“Both sides agreed to continue discussions on areas of cooperation, especially on hotline mechanisms, coast guard cooperation, and marine scientific and technological cooperation,” added the DFA.for tensions between Manila and Beijing, as the Philippine Coast Guard ’s BRP Teresa Magbanua marks an almost five-month-long “extended patrol” in the shoal. The vessel was first deployed in April 2024 over concerns that China was trying to reclaim the feature.
On August 23, the CCG rammed and used water cannons against a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources ship that was supposed to bring supplies to fisherfolk. The next day, 40 Chinese vessels — the CCG, Chinese Maritime Militia vessels, and even Chinese Navy ships — blocked two PCG vessels from bringing supplies to the Magbanua. The PCG eventually used a helicopter to fly in essentials for the Magbanua’s crew.thrice after it switched positions within the shoal.
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