THE Philippines is considering taking diplomatic action against China over the reported presence of its two military planes on a reef in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea), a Malacanang official said on Thursday.

"The Secretary of Foreign Affairs has said that they were preparing and exploring the possibility of a diplomatic protest," Palace spokesman Harry Roque said during a press conference.

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