“The request for landing was received, processed and cleared by relevant Philippine Government agencies,” sabi ni Go sa isang pahayag.
Ito’y matapos kumalat sa social media na namataaan ang military aircraft ng China sa Davao City.
“The landing was requested for the specific purpose of refuelling and was granted and given with specific conditions for compliance by the requesting party,” dagdag ni Go.
Ipinagtanggol pa ni Go ang pagbibigay ng pahintulot ng pamahalaan sa pagsasabing pinapayagan naman ito.
“Technical stops by foreign government and commercial planes, including for refuelling purposes, are closely coordinated by our relevant Government agencies following established domestic procedure and in consideration of existing agreements,” giit ni Go.
Ani Go, ganito rin ang ibinibigay na tulong sa mga eroplano ng Pilipinas.
“Same courtesy is extended to Philippine Government aircrafts when technical stops need to be undertaken,” ayon pa kay Go.
Tiniyak ni Go na nag-uugnayan ang iba’t ibang ahensiya ng pamahalaan para matiyak na walang paglabag ang China sa pananatili sa bansa.
“The DND, DFA and CAAP – and other relevant agencies – work together to ensure that requesting parties comply with our domestic procedures and requirements,” ayon pa kay Go.