THE Department of National Defense (DND) on Saturday reiterated the Philippines’ call for the 44 remaining Chinese vessels in the Julian Felipe Reef  to leave.

“The Chinese Ambassador [Huang Xilian] has a lot of explaining to do. As of our latest maritime and aerial surveillance, there are still 44 Chinese vessels that are in Julian Felipe Reef,” said Lorenzana in a statement.

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