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MANILA, Philippines — The National Security Council (NSC) for the West Philippine Sea has refuted the claim of Chinese state media that its coast guard rescued a crew of Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel, BRP Datu Sanday (MMOV 3002), on Sunday.
MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese embassy in Manila has sent a diplomatic note of protest to the Japanese embassy for the remarks of its ambassador on Sunday’s ramming of a Philippine ship by China Coast Guard vessels in Escoda (Sabina) Shoal.
MANILA, Philippines (Updated 5:04 p.m.) — Vessels of the Chinese Coast Guard have rammed and used water cannon at the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources' BRP Datu Sanday on Sunday while the ship was on its way to Escoda Shoal to bring fuel and food supply for the fishermen near the shoal.
The recent attack of Chinese vessels on the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel Datu Sanday near our territory on Escoda Shoal shows a blatant disrespect of the earlier understanding of de-escalation between our countries.
MANILA, Philippines — China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels yesterday rammed and fired water cannons at the BRP Datu Sanday near Escoda Shoal.
MANILA, Philippines — China Coast Guard (CCG) and naval ships blocked two Philippine vessels near Escoda Shoal that were on their way to deliver supplies to BRP Teresa Magbanua, stationed in the area since April to stave off reclamation attempts by the Chinese.
MANILA: The Philippines defence secretary on Monday that his country is focused on strengthening its military to deter armed attacks, local media reported, in the wake of the ramming incident in the disputed South China Sea of a Philippine vessel by Chinese ships.A Philippines Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel, the 'BRP Datu Sanday' (MMOV 3002), encountered "aggressive and dangerous manoeuvres" from eight Chinese Coast Guard ships while operating from Hasa-Hasa Shoal to Escoda Shoal," news outlet PNA reported.
On National Heroes' Day, we extend our deepest gratitude to the men and women of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and the civilians who risk their lives to safeguard our territory in the West Philippine Sea. Your unwavering bravery in standing up to China's continuous bullying deserves more than just a salute--it's a true testament to your heroism.