endIndex: Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 10) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines is being criticized for its response to a Filipino television news crew's report that they were driven away by Chinese Navy and Coast Guard vessels while on board a civilian boat in the West Philippine Sea. The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines, however, took exception to this portion of the AFP statement: "While we understand the journalists' insatiable desire to be ahead in reporting, we appeal to them to exercise prudence in the course of their job." The AFP also noted it has been "forthright and transparent" about the situation in the country's exclusive economic zone, and previously gave some members of the media access to maritime patrol "so they can be protected while in the practice of their profession."