The Philippines and the United States hold their second maritime cooperative activity with Chinese vessels shadowing their ships in the West Philippine Sea

China condemns the joint patrols, calling them "muscle flexing" the disputed waters.

Pinky Webb speaks with Western Command Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos.

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