Philippines summons China ambassador over water cannoned boats in South China Sea

The Philippines has accused China Coast Guard vessels of firing water cannons at its ships in the disputed South China Sea © Handout / Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)/AFP

Manila summoned Beijing's envoy Monday after the China Coast Guard blocked and water cannoned Philippine vessels in the disputed South China Sea, President Ferdinand Marcos said.

The incident happened Saturday as the Philippine Coast Guard escorted charter boats carrying food, water, fuel and other supplies for Filipino military personnel stationed at Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands.