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Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin (center) holds a press conference at the New Executive Building in Malacañang on June 21, 2024, regarding the latest clash between Philippine and Chinese vessels at Ayungin Shoal. In a statement, Bersamin said the encounter where several Philippine Navy personnel were injured, including one who lost his finger, was a 'misunderstanding.' PPA POOL/ KJ ROSALES
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin (center) holds a press conference at the New Executive Building in Malacañang on June 21, 2024, regarding the latest clash between Philippine and Chinese vessels at Ayungin Shoal. In a statement, Bersamin said the encounter where several Philippine Navy personnel were injured, including one who lost his finger, was a 'misunderstanding.' PPA POOL/ KJ ROSALES
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin (center) holds a press conference at the New Executive Building in Malacañang on June 21, 2024, regarding the latest clash between Philippine and Chinese vessels at Ayungin Shoal. In a statement, Bersamin said the encounter where several Philippine Navy personnel were injured, including one who lost his finger, was a 'misunderstanding.' PPA POOL/ KJ ROSALES
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin (center) holds a press conference at the New Executive Building in Malacañang on June 21, 2024, regarding the latest clash between Philippine and Chinese vessels at Ayungin Shoal. In a statement, Bersamin said the encounter where several Philippine Navy personnel were injured, including one who lost his finger, was a 'misunderstanding.' PPA POOL/ KJ ROSALES
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin (center) holds a press conference at the New Executive Building in Malacañang on June 21, 2024, regarding the latest clash between Philippine and Chinese vessels at Ayungin Shoal. In a statement, Bersamin said the encounter where several Philippine Navy personnel were injured, including one who lost his finger, was a 'misunderstanding.' PPA POOL/ KJ ROSALES