THE Philippine government on Monday summoned Chinese Ambassador to Manila Huang Xilian to protest the water bombing of Philippine vessels on a resupply mission to the Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. READ:
The Department of Foreign Affairs said it has 'firmly asked' China to stop its vessels from committing 'illegal action against Philippine vessels and to stop interfering in legitimate Philippine activities.''A note verbale was issued during the summon of Chinese Ambassador by Undersecretary [Ma. Theresa] Lazaro this morning,' said DFA Spokesman Ma. Teresita Daza in a joint press briefing with members of the National Task Force on the West Philippine Sea.
'The DFA also urged China to comply with its obligation under international law including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the 2016 Arbitral Award in the South China Sea.
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