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CCG insists BFAR driven from Scarborough; PCG calls China claims inaccurate
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has refuted China's claim that its coast guard expelled a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel from Scarborough Shoal, stating the claim is inaccurate.
Commodore Jay Tarriela, the PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, confirmed that the BFAR vessel, BRP DATU SANDAY, is continuing its patrol and ensuring the safety of Filipino fishermen in the area.
The China Coast Guard (CCG) insisted that it drove away the BFAR vessel, claiming it ignored warnings and intruded into the shoal's waters on Thursday and Friday.
The CCG stated that its actions were "professional and standardized, legal and rational, and restrained," and accused the Philippines of violating China's sovereignty.
Tarriela reiterated that the BRP Datu Sanday's presence is consistent with Philippine laws and its position on the West Philippine Sea, aiming to protect Filipino fishermen and distribute fuel subsidies.
This incident occurs amid heightened tensions and reciprocal accusations between China and the Philippines concerning events in the West Philippine Sea.
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