The incident comes days after two Chinese vessels collided, allegedly while pursuing a Philippine patrol ship in the vicinity of the contested Scarborough Shoal.

A Chinese jet fighter "intercepted" a Philippine aircraft carrying journalists during a patrol flight over the Scarborough Shoal on Wednesday, the Manila government said, days after two Chinese vessels collided in the area while allegedly trying to block a Philippine supply mission.

A Chinese jet fighter intercepted a Philippine Coast Guard plane over the disputed Scarborough Shoal as tensions rise in the South China Sea. This follows a recent collision between Chinese vessels in the area.