PCG says China rammed PH boat; China says PH shouldn't use resupply excuse

The Philippine Coast Guard said China Coast Guard blocked and rammed Philippine boats performing medical evacuation in the West Philippine Sea , but Beijing accused Manila anew of attempting to transport construction supplies to permanently occupy Ayungin Shoal in WPS.On Friday, PCG spokesperson for WPS Commodore Jay Tarriela reported that CCG vessels intentionally rammed a Philippine Navy rigid hull inflatable boat despite informing the Chinese side about the humanitarian nature of the mission.

GMA News Online has reached out to Armed Forces chief General Romeo Brawner, Department of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza, and Tarriela to get their comments on China's statement and will publish their replies as soon as possible.The BRP Sierra Madre is a Philippine Navy vessel that ran aground in Ayungin Shoal. It has become a symbol of Philippine sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea.

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