Who believes them, says Teodoro on China claim PH ship dumping garbage in Ayungin Shoal
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-04-23 16:32 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, Military & Defence, Philippines, China, World News, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Thursday trashed China’s recent accusation that the Philippine Navy ship anchored on Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has been damaging the marine ecosystem by burning garbage and dumping waste into the open sea.
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