Manila Bulletin
Marcos is taking China collision with PH vessels in WPS 'very seriously'—DND chief
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to investigate the "dangerous, illegal, and reckless maneuvers by vessels of the China Coast Guard" during a Philippine resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.
The incident, which occurred on Sunday, October 22, caused damage to a Philippine vessel within the country's exclusive economic zone.
President Marcos convened a command conference with the national security and defense cluster to be briefed on the situation.
The Presidential Communications Office stated that the incident is being taken seriously at the highest level of government.
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro condemned the collision, labeling it a serious escalation of illegal activities by the Chinese government in the West Philippine Sea that disregards international law.
The PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan stated that the probe should be completed within five days.
The Philippines has summoned China's ambassador to Manila over the incident.
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