DFA summons Chinese envoy over WPS incidents
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) summoned Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian on Monday to protest illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea.
A 'strong protest' was delivered by DFA Undersecretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro through a note verbale, demanding China stop interfering with Philippine military resupply missions.
During the August 5 incident, Philippine attempts to reach their Chinese counterparts via maritime communication mechanisms were unsuccessful for several hours.
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