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The National Task Force West Philippine Sea (NTFWPS) strongly condemns the aggressive actions of the Chinese Coast Guard and Maritime Militia against civilian Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessels during a humanitarian mission near Bajo De Masinloc.

Reports reveal the use of water cannons, dangerous maneuvers, and the deployment of a Long-Range Acoustic Device (LRAD), causing damage and incapacitation.

The Task Force denounces the prevention of a BFAR humanitarian mission, highlighting the illegal and inhumane actions, demanding an immediate halt to Chinese activities and upholding international law principles.