The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday said it will protest China’s “constant” presence in the Recto (Reed) Bank where the Philippine military reported sighting of two new Chinese vessels.

Charles Jose, Foreign Affairs spokesman, said in a news briefing that Recto Bank is part of the Philippine territory and not within disputed features in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea).

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