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DND slams China’s lies in West Philippine Sea attack
The Department of National Defense (DND) has refuted China's claim that the Philippines distorted facts regarding an incident near Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.
DND spokesperson Arsenio Andolong stated that the facts are documented, timestamped, and corroborated by video recordings, vessel logs, and Philippine Coast Guard reports.
The incident on December 12 involved the Chinese Coast Guard and militia vessels using water cannons and aggressive tactics against Filipino fishing boats, resulting in injuries to three fishermen.
China's defense ministry had accused the Philippines of distorting facts and hyping the incident.
The DND countered that the actions by China were aggressive, excessive, and dangerous, characteristic of an encroaching state.
China's Coast Guard had admitted to implementing 'control measures' which confirmed interference with civilian fishing boats and the Philippine Coast Guard.
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