Chinese vessels still spotted in West Philippine Sea task force By JOVILAND RITA, GMA News
Published April 28, 2021 10:23am
File photo The National Task Force West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) on Wednesday said it still spotted some Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea despite the country’s diplomatic protests against their presence in the territory. In a statement, NTF-WPS said Area Task Forces spotted three Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessels in Bajo de Masinloc (BdM), a CCG vessel in Municipality of Kalayaan, and another one in Ayungin Shoal. “These incursions are under review for the possible filing of appropriate diplomatic actions,” the NTF WPS said.
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