At approximately 0700 hours today, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) conducted a Maritime Domain Awareness Flight over the territorial airspace of Bajo De Masinloc, accompanied by personnel from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and photojournalists.
Around 0839 hours, a People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA-Navy) helicopter, identified by tail number 68, performed dangerous flight maneuvers towards the BFAR aircraft. This reckless action posed a serious risk to the safety of the pilots and passengers during the MDA flight.
The PLA-Navy helicopter came as close as three (3) meters to the port side and above the BFAR aircraft, raising significant concerns regarding the PLA-Navy’s clear violation and blatant disregard for the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) international aviation regulations.
The PCG and BFAR remain committed to asserting our sovereignty, sovereign rights, and maritime jurisdiction in the West Philippine Sea, despite the aggressive and escalatory actions of China.
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