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.