The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday filed a diplomatic protest against the presence of Chinese ships in Ayungin Shoal in the disputed West Philippine Sea (South China Sea).

Raul Hernandez, Foreign Affairs spokesman, said the protest was filed against China on May 10. The note verbale was received by the Chinese Embassy in Manila.

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