South China Sea: The Philippines have snubbed support in dispute (Image: GETTY)
Mr Locsin hit out at calls for support as he called the dispute “our fight”. His comments come after a Chinese vessel reportedly rammed a fishing boat in Reed Bank. A total of 22 crew members on the boat were rescued by a nearby Vietnamese vessel.
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Philippine politicians have claimed the alleged incident was a “hit and run”, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported.
Mr Locsin wrote on Twitter afterwards: “F**k the international community.
“It can be bought.
“This is our fight and in the end ours alone.”
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