Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo said the Philippines will not hesitate to demand reparations from China if facts were established that the Chinese vessel intentionally rammed a Philippine fishing boat at Reed Bank. Panelo said Filipinos must be “circumspect” after 22 fishermen almost died from the incident if they were not saved by Vietnamese fishermen. “While we understand the emotional outcry of our citizens, we call on everyone to be circumspect in this time of confusion,” Panelo said. “There will be a time to demand for reparation once the facts have been established.”

Co, A. S. (2019, June 24). 'PH to demand reparations from China if necessary'. Panay News, pp. 9, 14.