Tensions over the South China Sea escalated Monday with China filing a diplomatic complaint, the Philippines summoning Beijing’s ambassador, and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordering a probe a day after vessels from both nations collided in the disputed waters.
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00:36 The National Task Force West Philippine Sea, led by National Security Advisor,
00:41 Secretary Eduardo M. Ano, condemned in the strongest degree, the latest dangerous,
00:47 irresponsible, and illegal blocking maneuvers of the China Coast Guard,
00:52 in concert with the Chinese maritime militia yesterday morning,
00:57 that caused it to collide with the Philippine resupply boat,
01:01 UNAYSA May 2, approximately 13.5 nautical miles of BRP,
01:06 Sierra Madre in Ayunginshol.
01:10 >> The matter about filing another case is something that's still being studied by
01:14 the government.
01:15 But of course, all incidents like this will actually bolster the case,
01:20 that it's not the Philippines that's the aggressor, but the other party,
01:24 which is China, that's actually undertaking dangerous maneuvers and
01:28 blocking, and putting at risk not only vessels, but more importantly,
01:32 the people who are manning the vessels.
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