'Enough is enough, the bullying must stop’, Philippines senators in an uproar after latest South China Sea incident with China

This photo taken on April 23, 2023 shows the Philippine coast guard vessel BRP Malapascua (left) manoeuvering as a Chinese coast guard ship cuts its path at Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands in the disputed South China Sea. - AFP

MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN): Philippine senators condemned on Sunday the Chinese Coast Guard’s (CCG) harassment against the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and military supply ship bound for Ayungin Shoal.

In separate statements, senators aired their frustration on CCG’s use of water cannon against PCG vessels delivering supplies to military troops stationed on BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal.