Defense officer-in-charge Jose Faustino Jr. said the debris being towed by the country’s vessel was “rudely taken” away by the Chinese Coast Guard personnel. | JEMendozaINQ
“We stand by the accounts of our personnel in the area that, contrary to the narrative of the Chinese side, the debris being towed by a Philippine vessel to Naval Station Emilio Liwanag for inspection was rudely taken by personnel from [CCG vessel 5203],” Faustino said in a statement on Tuesday.Vice Adm.
According to Carlos, the CCG vessel sent an inflatable boat with some personnel on board to the floating object and cut the towing line attached to the Navy’s boat.
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