Manila, July 21 -- Senators on Tuesday condemned the latest reported assault by China Coast Guard (CCG) personnel on a Philippine Navy sailor stationed at BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal.

Senator Robinhood Padilla said the attack, allegedly carried out using a wooden pole, was not an isolated incident but a dangerous escalation against Filipino troops performing legitimate duties within the country's maritime jurisdiction.

"Hindi sapat ang paulit-ulit na protesta kung patuloy naman ang ganitong mga insidente (Repeated protests are not enough if these incidents continue)," Padilla said.

He called for stronger and concrete government measures to protect Philippine personnel, stressing that the country's preference for restraint and pe...