Philippines says a coast guard ship and supply boat were rammed by Chinese vessels at disputed shoal. The Philippines has reported that a coast guard ship and a supply boat were intentionally rammed by Chinese vessels near the disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. The incident further escalates tensions in the contested waters, where both nations have overlapping territorial claims. Manila has lodged a diplomatic protest, calling for the Chinese vessels to be held accountable for the "provocative" act.