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Philippines sends protest note vs China after clashes near Escoda Shoal
The Philippines has lodged a note verbale against China following recent aggressive actions by Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea.
The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed that this protest is the 43rd note verbale issued against China.
On August 31, a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel allegedly rammed the Philippine Coast Guard's (PCG) BRP Teresa Magbanua, causing a man-sized hole in the vessel.
No crew members were injured during the August 31 incident, although the CCG claimed the Philippine ship was illegally stranded and deliberately rammed a Chinese vessel.
Prior to this, on August 25, CCG vessels used a water cannon on the BFAR's BRP Datu Sanday near Escoda Shoal.
Additionally, on August 19, two PCG vessels sustained structural damages after reported collisions with CCG vessels during a resupply mission.
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A Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel deliberately rammed the Philippine Coast Guard's (PCG) largest vessel, BRP Teresa Magbanua, at Escoda Shoal, punching a man-sized hole through its hull.
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The US State Department condemned China's dangerous and escalatory actions against lawful Philippine maritime operations near Escoda (Sabina) Shoal on August 31.
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Throughout August, China engaged in multiple aggressive actions against the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea.
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Escoda Shoal, a low-tide elevation within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), has become a flashpoint due to its strategic location and proximity to the oil and gas-rich Reed Bank.
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reported monitoring 203 Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea from August 27 to September 2, marking the highest number recorded this year.
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