Senators back Manila's protest over Chinese ships in South China Sea

Senators support Manila's diplomatic protest against China over 200 Chinese vessels moored at Whitsun Reef in the South China Sea.

Senator Risa Hontiveros says the presence of Chinese militia vessels is a 'severe provocation' that escalates tensions, especially during the pandemic.

Hontiveros notes while the Philippines deals with rising COVID-19 cases, China advances into disputed waters without respect.