Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Tuesday lauded the Philippine Coast Guard for its skillful maneuvering in evading two Chinese vessels off Panatag Shoal on Monday morning, but also mourned the reported senseless loss of lives on the Chinese side.
Lacson cited reports indicating at least two Chinese Coast Guard crewmembers lost their lives in a collision between China Coast Guard Vessel 3104 and People’s Liberation Army Ship 164 off Bajo de Masinloc, while chasing the BRP Suluan.
“The WPS collision between a People’s Liberation Army Navy ship and a Chinese Coast Guard vessel, while chasing a PCG vessel on a mission to resupply our fishermen near Bajo de Masinloc reportedly killed 2 CCG crew members. While we are proud of a skillful maneuver by our PCG captain, we also mourn the senseless loss of lives of the CCG personnel,” Lacson said on X.
In Filipino: Lacson, Pinuri ang PCG Maneuver Nguni’t Nagluksa sa ‘Senseless’ na Pagkamatay sa Pinakabagong Insidente sa WPS