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The Philippines and China on Monday accused each other of being responsible for a clashing of vessels in the South China Sea. The Philippines said its coast guard (PCG) had encountered “unlawful and aggressive maneuvers” from Chinese coast guard vessels, which resulted in damage to two Philippines’ vessels. A hole was torn in one of the PCG vessels, while a second vessel was rammed twice leading to minor structure damage. “The PCG stands firm in its responsibility to ensure the safety and security of our maritime domain while addressing any threats to our national interests,” a statement from …