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PH protests China’s use of flares on PAF plane over Scarborough Shoal
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has lodged a diplomatic protest against China after Chinese air force aircraft performed dangerous maneuvers and dropped flares near a Philippine Air Force (PAF) aircraft on August 8.
The incident occurred while the PAF aircraft was conducting a routine maritime patrol over the Scarborough Shoal.
The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea stated that the Chinese planes deliberately deployed flares near the PAF aircraft, endangering the Filipino crew.
China's PLA Southern Theater Command claimed the Philippine aircraft illegally intruded into the airspace of Huangyan Island and disrupted training activities, despite repeated warnings.
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo expressed that these actions took the Philippines by surprise, especially as Beijing has stated its desire to de-escalate tensions.
The Philippines will continue to adopt a de-escalatory approach and remain committed to diplomacy and peaceful means of resolving disputes in the West Philippine Sea.
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