The Philippines' defense chief described Chinese actions on June 17 as an 'aggressive and illegal use of force'
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He did not say when it was filed, or what the diplomatic note contained. Rappler learned that the Philippines made démarches after the June 17 incident, both in Manila and in Bejing. AThe DFA, which is tasked with filing official diplomatic protests, has yet to receive from responsible agencies official reports of the June 17 incident, Rappler learned.
Video clips from the Philippine military showed CCG personnel brandishing bladed weapons, using sirens, hitting, and trying to tow away Philippine Navy RHIBs during the mission. Seaman First Class Underwater Operator Jeffrey Facundo, a Naval Special Operations Command soldier, who lost his right thumb when the Chinese rammed one of their vessels at high speed, said the Chinese harassment, as the CCG initially blocked his medical evacuation.
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