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Philippines says China rammed its ship near Thitu Island; no injuries, but earthquake kills 7 in Davao.
On October 12, 2025, the Philippines accused a Chinese coast guard vessel of ramming the BRP Datu Pagbuaya near Thitu Island in the South China Sea, following a water cannon attack that caused minor damage but no injuries.
Manila condemned the act as aggressive, reaffirming its presence to protect fishermen despite ongoing tensions.
The incident occurred amid heightened disputes over the region, a critical trade route with overlapping claims by several nations, including China, whose embassy in Manila did not comment.
Separately, a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Davao Oriental, killing at least seven and injuring over 300.
Filipinas dice que China embistió su barco cerca de la isla Thitu; no hay heridos, pero el terremoto mata a 7 en Davao.