On October 13, the AFP says the BRP Benguet warned a China Navy ship off for its 'dangerous maneuvers' against a Philippine Navy vessel
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“The Department of Foreign Affairs has been tasked to prepare the diplomatic protest upon receipt of the formal report from the Armed Forces of the Philippines ” said Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya of the National Security Council in a text message to Rappler on Monday, October 16.On October 13, the BRP Benguet, a Philippine Navy ship en route to Rizal Reef Station for a regular resupply mission, “warned off and issued consecutive radio challenges” to a Chinese Navy ship.
“These maneuvers pose significant risks to maritime safety, collision prevention, and danger to human lives at sea. China must immediately halt these unsafe actions and conduct themselves in a professional manner by adhering to international law,” said Western Command chief Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos, referring to the incident between the two Navy ships.
The BRP Benguet was able to complete the resupply mission, AFP spokesperson Colonel Medel Aguilar said in a media interview on October 16.
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