The Philippines is contemplating the submitting of complaints towards China after its ships harassed Philippine boats in the course of the newest resupply mission to the Ayungin Shoal.
According to a Chino Gaston’s report on “24 Oras,” National Task Force on the West Philippine Sea spokesman Jonathan Malaya mentioned Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra has fashioned a group to look into the matter.
“All of this is still currently being discussed while it is plain to us that there are violations of China, which can be the subject of possible cases with the international tribunal of the law and the sea and other tribunals,” Malaya mentioned.
Chinese vessels final week carried out “dangerous maneuvers” within the disputed waters in the course of the Philippines’ current resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal.
“It is also very dangerous that these maneuvers are being conducted by China because it is really hard to control the vessels. So an accident may happen,” mentioned AFP spokesperson Colonel Medel Aguilar.
Aguilar additionally mentioned Beijing’s actions must be raised on the worldwide stage.
“What we are seeing is the ‘mounting pressure’ against China because of their illegal and offensive action in the WPS,” he mentioned.
“We are also making sure that the correct narrative is being heard in the international community,” he added.
GMA Integrated News witnessed first-hand the aggressions of the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) towards the Philippine vessels in its newest resupply mission.
The CCG vessels repeatedly tried to dam the 2 Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ships escorting the 2 resupply boats whereas two Chinese Navy ships had been noticed inside the neighborhood waters. One of the Chinese ships additionally tried to return near the Filipino ships.
Both Coast Guard personnel exchanged radio transmissions.
“China Coast Guard 21616 this is BRP Sindangan 4407 conducting lawful maritime patrol within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone,” the PCG mentioned.
To which the CCG answered: “Philippine Coast Guard vessel, that is China Coast Guard 5305. In the spirit of humanism, we are going to solely allow the entry of vessels carrying meals and different essential supplies for the remaining personnel of the illegally grounded vessel 57.” —Jiselle Casucian/NB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
