Sen. Jinggoy Estrada condemns China's water cannon attack on BFAR vessel in WPS

Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada condemned the China Coast Guard's (CCG) hostile act in the West Philippine Sea, where they used water cannons against the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel BRP Datu Gumbay Piang.

The CCG vessels damaged the BFAR ship, resulting in shattered glass, damage to partitions, and electrical issues, and injuring one BFAR personnel.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) denied Beijing's claim that the BFAR vessel intentionally rammed a CCG ship.

The National Maritime Council (NMC) called out China's "provocative and dangerous actions" towards the Filipino ship, stating it violates international maritime law and the 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award.

Ten fishermen onboard the fishing boat FB LJ safely returned to Subic town in Zambales after being stranded for several days in the West Philippine Sea due to engine trouble, despite harassment and shadowing by the CCG.

A CCG vessel (bow number 3302) shadowed and blocked the FB LJ, making their return voyage difficult, and CCG personnel on a speedboat attempted to drive them away.

Despite the aggressive actions, the BRP Datu Gumbay Piang managed to continue its resupply mission for Filipino fishermen.