Malacañang on Friday called on China to respect the sovereign rights and jurisdiction of the Philippines over its continental shelf.

Palace deputy spokesman Abigail Valte was reacting to the confirmed reports of at least 10 Chinese fishing vessels backed by two large civilian ships being present at the Ayungin Shoal.

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