MANILA is mulling diplomatic action against Beijing over the reported presence of two Chinese military planes on a disputed reef in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea), a Palace official said on Thursday.

Palace spokesman Harry Roque Jr. told reporters the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) was considering filing a diplomatic protest with China for breaching its international obligations.

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