Palace says China blockade of PH vessels in Ayungin Shoal ‘objectionable’

MANILA, Philippines—Malacañang said Monday that it was “objectionable” that a Chinese warship blocked Philippine vessels on a resupply mission to BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. The Department of National Defense (DND) last week submitted a report to Congress during its budget deliberations, revealing that a Chinese Coast … Continue reading Palace says China blockade of PH vessels in Ayungin Shoal ‘objectionable’