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The Undersecretary for Bilateral Relations and ASEAN Affairs of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, expressed the Philippines’ strongest protest against aggressive actions by the China Coast Guard and Chinese Maritime Militia.

These actions targeted the rotation and resupply mission undertaken by the Philippines in Ayungin Shoal on March 23, 2024.

The protest was also conveyed to the Chinese Embassy Charge d’affaires, a.i., and lodged at the Philippine Embassy in Beijing.