DFA on Bajo de Masinloc ‘intrusion’ claim: ‘It is China that is intruding in Philippine waters’

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The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs says it was ‘China that is intruding into Philippine waters.’  Full story: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/dfa-statement-bajo-de-masinloc-instrusion-claims-november-2023/

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00:00 The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs says it was, quote, "China that is intruding

00:05 into Philippine waters."

00:07 This days after China's Southern Theater Command claimed a Philippine Navy vessel intruded

00:11 in waters near Bajo de Masinlok in the West Philippine Sea.

00:15 In a statement, the DFA says Bajo de Masinlok is, quote, "an integral part of the Philippine

00:19 territory and over which the Philippines has sovereignty and jurisdiction."

00:23 The shoal is considered a common fishing ground for Filipino, Chinese, and Vietnamese, which

00:28 means no country should be barring small-scale fishing in the area.

00:31 The DFA adds the Philippines' maritime patrols in its waters are a legitimate act, adding

00:36 there is no obligation for the nation to seek the approval of another to navigate the area.

00:41 In September 2023, China barred Filipino fishermen from entering Bajo de Masinlok by installing

00:47 floating barriers.

00:48 (upbeat music)

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