Philippines to protest Chinese ships’ presence in Ayungin Shoal

Philippines to protest Chinese ships’ presence in Ayungin Shoal
Darryl John Esguerra - October 02, 2019 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/180555/philippines-to-protest-chinese-...

MANILA, Philippines – Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. has ordered the filing of a diplomatic protest over the presence of Chinese vessels in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.

Responding to Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Noel Clement’s confirmation that a Chinese Coast Guard vessel was spotted four to five nautical miles away from Ayungin Shoal, Locsin tweeted Wednesday: “@DFAPHL Fire off another diplomatic protest, Igor. Now.”

@DFAPHL Fire off another diplomatic protest, Igor. Now. https://t.co/pKP7ZHnXGy
— Teddy Locsin Jr. (@teddyboylocsin) October 1, 2019
@DFAPHL I'M IN MOSCOW. DO I HAVE TO FLY HOME TO FILE THE GODDAMNED DIPLOMATIC PROTEST MYSELF? THAT'S THE MILITARY SPEAKING. NOT SOME FRIGGIN' CIVILIAN MEDIA OUTLET. FILE NOW!!! https://t.co/VGMON399dk
— Teddy Locsin Jr. (@teddyboylocsin) October 1, 2019

Locsin is currently in Russia as part of President Rodrigo Duterte’s official delegation for his five-day official visit.

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