Senator Francis Tolentino called on the government to recall the country's envoy to China following the latest water-cannon blasting by Chinese vessels against Philippine ships in the West Philippine Sea.

"In light of the ongoing provocations, I emphatically call for the urgent recall of the Philippine Ambassador to China," Tolentino said.

"Our nation cannot afford to maintain diplomatic complacency when our citizens are subjected to harassment and intimidation on our exclusive economic zone," he added.

Meanwhile, the National Task Force on the West Philippine Sea has prepared a new national strategy for the WPS, including both military and non-military strategies, that will be presented to President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. for approval, according to National Security Council spokesperson Jonathan Malaya.

The Philippines has slammed China's increasingly aggressive actions despite the country's filing of diplomatic protests and bringing up Beijing's assertiveness in international forums.

On Sunday, China water-cannoned and rammed Philippine supply boats on a mission to BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin (Second Thomas) shoal.

It happened a day after the Philippines said the China Coast Guard also used water cannons to "obstruct" three supply boats being operated by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources to deliver provisions to Filipino fishermen near Scarborough Shoal on Saturday morning.

The China vessels also exhibited dangerous maneuvers against a Christmas civilian convoy which included a Philippine Coast Guard vessel, BRP Melchora Aquino.