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China slammed for seizing PH supplies

(UPDATE) SENATORS on Monday condemned the China Coast Guard (CCG) for allegedly seizing and dumping food and medical supplies meant for Filipino troops stationed at the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

China, on the other hand, said two people on the deck of the BRP Sierra Madre were armed and pointing their guns and hands in the direction of a CCG ship.

Philippine Navy ship LT 57, or BRP Sierra Madre, is anchored off Ayungin, or Second Thomas, Shoal in the South China Sea on March 30, 2014. AP FILE PHOTO Philippine Navy ship LT 57, or BRP Sierra Madre, is anchored off Ayungin, or Second Thomas, Shoal in the South China Sea on March 30, 2014. AP FILE PHOTO
Philippine Navy ship LT 57, or BRP Sierra Madre, is anchored off Ayungin, or Second Thomas, Shoal in the South China Sea on March 30, 2014. AP FILE PHOTO