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AFP chief denies China drove away PH Navy ship near Scarborough Shoal
The Philippines dismissed China's claim that its coast guard drove away a Philippine Navy vessel near Scarborough Shoal as "propaganda."
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. stated that the report is "not true" and that the AFP found no basis for the claim after verification.
Brawner clarified that there was no Philippine Navy vessel in the vicinity of Scarborough Shoal at the time of the alleged incident.
He emphasized that even if a Philippine vessel were present, it would not be driven away from the country's exclusive economic zone.
Brawner suggested that China's report was intended to show its internal audience and leadership that its government is actively working in the area.
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