FILE PHOTO: Chinese dredging vessels are purportedly seen in the waters around Mischief Reef in the disputed Spratly Islands in this still image from video taken by a P-8A Poseidon surveillance aircraft provided by the United States Navy May 21, 2015.
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MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) assured the Filipino people that the country’s territories in the West Philippine Sea are safe.
This, after the recent incident of harassment by Chinese forces against Filipino soldiers who were on a resupply mission in Ayungin Shoal on May 11.
Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Ernesto Abella said the Philippines and China are in serious talks at present also because of some incidents that sparked tension in the region such as the installation of missiles in Spratlys Island.
“We continue to ensure that our areas of cooperation especially with China are protected safety of the seas, the safety of travel, oil and gas, fisheries and environmental concerns…So we continue to assure you that we continue to engage in very serious conversations,” said Abella. – UNTV News & Rescue
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