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PCG probes suspected Chinese rocket debris washed up on Cagayan shore

Published Nov 4, 2025 04:06 pm
A suspected Chinese rocket debris is found by a group of trekkers along the shoreline of Camiguin Island in Calayan, Cagayan on Nov. 2, 2025. (Photo: Philippine Coast Guard)
A suspected Chinese rocket debris is found by a group of trekkers along the shoreline of Camiguin Island in Calayan, Cagayan on Nov. 2, 2025. (Photo: Philippine Coast Guard)
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Tuesday, Nov. 4, that it was investigating a suspected Chinese rocket debris discovered by a group of trekkers along the shoreline of Camiguin Island in Calayan, Cagayan.
PCG spokesperson Captain Noemie Cayabyab said a metallic debris was found by the trekkers while passing through the coastal stretch between Sitio Nambaca, Sitio Bibigsan, and Sitio Dakel A Danum on Nov. 2.
Upon receiving the report, personnel from the Coast Guard Sub-Station (CGSS) Camiguin coordinated with local officials, the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Calayan, and the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) to secure the area and conduct an initial inspection.
The Coast Guard District Northeastern Luzon also dispatched a specialized team from its Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) unit to the island to oversee the safe handling and recovery of the debris.
Authorities have cautioned residents and fisherfolk not to approach or touch the object amid concerns it could contain hazardous materials.
“All personnel involved in the operation have been instructed to observe strict precautionary measures to avoid potential biohazard or chemical exposure,” the PCG said in a statement.
A suspected Chinese rocket debris is found by a group of trekkers along the shoreline of Camiguin Island in Calayan, Cagayan on Nov. 2, 2025. (Photo: Philippine Coast Guard)
A suspected Chinese rocket debris is found by a group of trekkers along the shoreline of Camiguin Island in Calayan, Cagayan on Nov. 2, 2025. (Photo: Philippine Coast Guard)
A suspected Chinese rocket debris is found by a group of trekkers along the shoreline of Camiguin Island in Calayan, Cagayan on Nov. 2, 2025. (Photo: Philippine Coast Guard)
A suspected Chinese rocket debris is found by a group of trekkers along the shoreline of Camiguin Island in Calayan, Cagayan on Nov. 2, 2025. (Photo: Philippine Coast Guard)
A suspected Chinese rocket debris is found by a group of trekkers along the shoreline of Camiguin Island in Calayan, Cagayan on Nov. 2, 2025. (Photo: Philippine Coast Guard)
A suspected Chinese rocket debris is found by a group of trekkers along the shoreline of Camiguin Island in Calayan, Cagayan on Nov. 2, 2025. (Photo: Philippine Coast Guard)
Similar incidents have occurred in the past where suspected rocket parts traced to China’s space launches washed up along the country’s coasts following rocket launch activities over the South China Sea.
Just last August 14, a rocket debris with markings of a Chinese flag was retrieved by a local fisherman along the shoreline of Sitio Gunting, Barangay Bonbon in Looc, Occidental Mindoro. It was believed to be connected to the launch of the Long March 7A rocket.
Rocket debris was also found in the coastal waters off Cuyo, Palawan on Sept. 27 and 28, and preliminary assessment linked it to the launch of the Long March 2C rocket.
Debris from the Long March 12 rocket also fell within identified drop zones off the coast of Palawan on Aug. 4.
In May 2024 and November 2022, similar sightings were also reported around Rozul Reef in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan.

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