MANILA, Philippines — A displeased Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday slammed the presence of 220 Chinese militia vessels in the West Philippine Sea, calling this latest incursion as a “severe provocation” on the part of China.
ThePhilippine Coast Guard (PCG) earlier reported that 220 Chinese vessels believed to be “manned by Chinese maritime militia personnel” were spotted at the Julian Felipe Reef in the West Philippine Sea.
Hontiveros said such acts of China came at a time when the country is grappling with the surge in COVID-19 pandemic.
“Habang nagkakandarapa pa tayo sa pagtaas ng mga kaso ng COVID-19 sa bansa, ang Tsina naman walang pakundangan ang pagsulong sa ating …
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