In this March 30, 2014, file photo, the dilapidated Philippine Navy ship LT 57 Sierra Madre is in the shallow waters of Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. The Philippines and China recently held talks to prevent a repeat of the incident, which earned the “displeasure'' of President Rodrigo Duterte, the official said. The Chinese navy helicopter “was so close that seawater splash entered the rubber boat,'' said Alejano, who asked the government to disclose more details of such incidents to the public. The Philippines has lodged “dozens and dozens'' of protests over Chinese actions in the disputed waters, he said. Filipino forces have been based for years on the island, which the Philippines calls Pag-asa, along with a small fishing community.

Source: Bangkok Post May 30, 2018 12:33 UTC