Philippines Protests China Coast Guard Harassment at Scarborough Shoal

Philippines to Protest China Coast ​Guard Harassment Near Scarborough⁤ Shoal

MANILA, Philippines – Tensions are rising⁢ in the South China Sea as the Philippines ‍prepares to file a diplomatic protest against the China Coast Guard (CCG) for harassing one of its ships on routine patrol near Scarborough Shoal. ⁢

Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo confirmed the government’s intention to‌ formally object to​ the CCG’s ‍actions, stating, “We⁤ will be submitting ⁤our protest.”

The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, ⁣marks the latest in a series of⁣ confrontations between the two nations in the disputed ‌waters. Scarborough Shoal, ⁤known as Bajo de Masinloc ⁤in the‌ Philippines, is a‌ rich‌ fishing ground claimed​ by⁤ both countries.

The Philippines maintains that the shoal falls within its exclusive ‍economic zone, ⁤while China ‌asserts its ancient sovereignty over the area.

Philippines too protest China Coast ‍Guard Harassment Near‍ Scarborough Shoal

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MANILA, Philippines ⁤– Diplomatic⁢ tensions are escalating between the Philippines and‌ China​ following an incident involving Chinese coast guard vessels​ harassing ​a Philippine ⁢ship on⁢ routine patrol.Foreign Affairs Secretary enrique Manalo confirmed⁤ that ‌the Philippines will be ⁢formally lodging a protest against‍ the China Coast Guard (CCG) over ⁢the incident, which‍ occurred near Scarborough Shoal on Wednesday.

This latest confrontation adds to a long history of disputes between the two nations over the strategically⁤ significant ⁣shoal, known as Bajo de Masinloc‌ in the ​Philippines. Both countries lay claim to the rich⁤ fishing grounds, with the Philippines asserting its territory falls within ‍its exclusive‌ economic zone and ‍China ‌citing ancient sovereignty.