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The Armed Forces of the Philippines said Sunday it will continue its patrol and surveillance operations in the Scarborough Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc, following the "dangerous and provocative actions" by China 's air force in the area. AFP spokesperson Colonel Francel Padilla stressed that they will maintain the country's sovereignty and security in its maritime domain despite the recent incident involving the China air force, which endangered the lives of AFP personnel.
"The on-site operation was professional, abided by norms, legitimate, and legal," the PLA said, urging the Philippines to stop what it called infringement and provocation.Padilla, in return, insisted that China air force’s action was provocative as it dropped flares that emitted light and heat.“Provocative ang actions nila… Do’n sa path nila ni-release itong mga flares na ito,” she said.“Nag-contravene ito sa international law and regulations that is governing the safety of aviation.
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