The Philippine military accused the Chinese Embassy of releasing an edited video that omitted the events leading to a confrontation near the grounded BRP Sierra Madre in the West Philippine Sea.Rear Adm.

Roy Vincent Trinidad, the AFP spokesperson, stated that the video released by China only showed a portion of the encounter, implying it was spliced to hide the true cause.

According to Trinidad, the Chinese Coast Guard vessel approached the Sierra Madre within 20-30 meters, took photos and videos, and then Philippine rubber boats intervened to drive them away as a defensive measure.

The AFP emphasized that the video was part of Beijing’s effort to shape the narrative, especially after the Philippines marked the 10th anniversary of the 2016 South China Sea ruling.Despite the incident, the AFP confirmed it would continue resupply missions to troops stationed on the Sierra Madre.

The article highlights the ongoing tensions between the Philippines and China over maritime disputes and the use of media to influence public perception.