(UPDATE) THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday said it filed a diplomatic protest against the China Coast Guard (CCG) for firing a water cannon at Philippine vessels on resupply missions to Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough) and Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoals in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

The DFA said it summoned the Chinese ambassador to Manila, Huang Xilian, following the new acts of harassment by China.

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