Camille Naredo

at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Manila on Tuesday. jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

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Department of Foreign Affairs

Harlene Delgado

ABS-CBN News

MANILA -- The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Sunday that it will file a diplomatic protest over the recent harassment of China Coast Guard on Philippine vessels off the waters of Pag-asa Island.“Yes, a diplomatic protest will be filed,” the DFA told reporters.On Sunday morning, several China Coast Guard (CCG) and Chinese Maritime Militia vessels made “dangerous and provocative maneuvers” against three Philippine vessels. <div><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/10/12/china-vessel-deliberately-rammed-philippine-ship-pcg-1125">China vessel &#x27;deliberately rammed&#x27; PH ship providing cover for fishermen: PCG</a></div>Philippine Coast Guard Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela said CCG vessel 21559 directly fired its water cannon at BRP Datu Pagbuaya and deliberately rammed it afterwards.The BFAR vessel sustained minor structural damage but no injuries to the crew.The Philippine vessels were “safely anchored” in the territorial waters of Pag-asa Island to provide protection for Filipino fishermen as part of the “Kadiwa para sa Bagong Bayaning Mangingisda” (KBBM), according to Tarriela. <div><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/5/14/gov-t-to-make-sure-2nd-wps-case-vs-china-foolproof-nmc-1842">Gov’t to make sure 2nd WPS case vs China ‘foolproof’ – NMC</a></div>“Despite these bullying tactics and aggressive actions, the PCG and BFAR remain resolute,” he said in a statement.“We will not be intimidated or driven away, as our presence in the Kalayaan Island Group is crucial for protecting the rights and livelihoods of Filipino fishermen,” Tarriela added.

The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed that it will file a diplomatic protest over the recent harassment of China Coast Guard on Philippine vessels off the waters of Pag-asa Island.

The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed that it will file a diplomatic protest over the recent harassment of China Coast Guard on Philippine vessels off the waters of Pag-asa Island.

DFA to file diplomatic protest over recent ramming, water cannon incident in WPS

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DFA to file diplomatic protest over recent ramming, water cannon incident in WPS

Harlene Delgado,

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Published October 12, 2025 06:01 PM PHT

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