Teodoro: forcibly towing Sierra Madre would be an act of war
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DEFENSE Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday warned that any attempt by China to tow away the grounded BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal constitutes an act of war against the Philippines.
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- 01Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. warned on Friday against any Chinese attempt to tow the ship.
- 02The grounded BRP Sierra Madre is stuck at Ayungin Shoal.