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Arrr! Philippines be sendin' a mighty ship to Sabina Shoal, tellin' China to walk the plank, savvy?

2024-09-15

Arrr, matey! The fair Philippines be sendin' a shiny new ship to take the place of the coast guard lass, Teresa Magbanua, at the fabled Sabina Shoal! That scallywag ship returned to port, no doubt lookin' for grog and a good yarn! Avast, set sail, me hearties!

Avast ye scallywags! The fair isle o' the Philippines be sendin' a new vessel to the fabled Sabina Shoal, replacin' the Teresa Magbanua, which has returned to port after five long months guardin' the contested waters. This swap be likely to ruffle the feathers of our mateys in China, who be claimin' the shoal as their own!

Beijing be demandin' the withdrawal of the Teresa Magbanua, shoutin' that it be “illegally stranded” in waters they claim as theirs, which be part of their grand design to hoard most of the South China Sea. Liu Dejun, a spokesperson for the Chinese coast guard, be declarin' that Manila's actions be infringin' upon their “territorial sovereignty.” Arrr, the nerve!

But fear not, for the Philippine Coast Guard be resolute. They say another vessel shall take the place of the Teresa Magbanua, keepin’ a vigilant watch over the shoal, or as the Chinese call it, Xianbin Reef. The waters be churning with tensions as both sides trade accusations likin’ two drunken galleons clashin’ on the high seas.

So hoist the sails and prepare for more shenanigans, for the battle for these waters be far from over! The great maritime saga continues, with Manila standin’ firm as defenders of their sovereignty and China plottin’ to safeguard its claims. Arrr!

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