DFA to raise vessel chase in WPS 'if proven to be true'

Manila, April 10 -- The Philippines will raise the reported chasing incident involving two Chinese vessels and a team of Filipino journalists sailing in the West Philippine Sea "if proven to be true," the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Saturday.

"Philippine authorities are looking into reports of Chinese vessels chasing after a television crew aboard a Philippine vessel in the West Philippine Sea. If proven to be true, the Department of Foreign Affairs will raise the matter with the Chinese government," the department said in a statement.

The DFA, meanwhile, said it was relieved that the crew and the Filipino boat are safe.

At the same time, it reminded the public to coordinate with Philippine authorities when planning a visit ...