The AFP rejected the accusation, saying its personnel “acted with the highest level of professionalism, restraint, and discipline.”
The BRP Sierra Madre is seen docked at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea on November 10, 2023.MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Tuesday denied the claim by Chinese state media that Filipino troops stationed at BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal pointed guns at the China Coast Guard .
“Hence, our troops were seen on guard because of the CCG’s provocative presence near BRP Sierra Madre,” it added. The CCG has used water cannons against Philippine boats in waters claimed by Manila as its own, where there have also been collisions that injured several Filipino troops. Mayor Alice Guo and two other officials of Bamban, Tarlac have been placed under preventive suspension by the Office of the...
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