China's "monster" ship, also known as China Coast Guard (CCG) ship "5901", returns to the coast of Zambales on Feb. 1, 2025. (Photo: Philippine Coast Guard) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said it drove away a China Coast Guard (CCG) ship lingering off the coast of Zambales on Saturday, Feb. 1,...
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Monday, January 27 slammed China’s use of a deafening sonic device against the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels saying it signifies its intention to intensify its “aggressive tactics” against the country. “China’s...
The filing of a diplomatic protest against China over its harassment of Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessels at Sandy Cays in the West Philippine Sea is an assertion of Philippine rights in the contested waters, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. Bureau of Fisheries...
China Coast Guard (CCG) ship "3103" sails close to Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ship BRP Cabra (partially hidden) off the coast of Zambales on Jan. 25, 2025. (Courtesy of Commo. Jay Tarriela / X) A China Coast Guard (CCG) ship allegedly used a long-range acoustic device (LRAD) or sound cannon...
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) personnel (left) are face-to-face with China Coast Guard (CCG) forces during a marine scientific survey and sand sampling at Sandy Cays on Jan. 24, 2025. (Photo: PCG) A marine scientific survey and sand sampling activity launched by the Bureau...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) detects China Coast Guard (CCG) ship "3103" at 60 nautical miles from Pandaquit, Zambales on Jan. 8, 2025 after China's "monster ship" leaves the coast of Zambales. (Courtesy of PCG) Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ship BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) defended the coast of...
BRP Gabriela Silang (right) challenges the presence of China Coast Guard (CCG) ship "5901" approximately 60 to 70 nautical miles off the coast of Zambales on Jan. 17, 2025. (Courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) Another coast guard vessel was deployed by China to the coast of Zambales to replace its...
BRP Gabriela Silang (right) challenges the presence of China Coast Guard (CCG) ship "5901" approximately 60 to 70 nautical miles off the coast of Zambales on Jan. 17, 2025. (Courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) China appears to ignore the call of the Philippine government to pull out its...
BRP Teresa Magbanua (File photo) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Wednesday, Jan. 15, that it temporarily relieved BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) from its duty of challenging the presence of China Coast Guard’s (CCG) “monster” ship off the coast of Zambales. “As of [Wednesday]...
The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Tuesday, Jan. 14, asked the Philippine government to stop its “false accusations” regarding Chinese activities in the West Philippine Sea, stressing that the presence of an alleged “monster ship” from China in the disputed waters was “fully...
China Coast Guard (CCG) 'monster' ship "5901" operates approximately 95 nautical miles off the coast of Zambales amid rough sea condition on Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo: Philippine Coast Guard) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is facing a new dilemma aside from the intimidating presence of China Coast...
Senators on Monday, January 13 slammed the redeployment of the China Coast Guard’s (CCG) biggest vessel called the “Monster Ship” in the West Philippine Sea off the coast in Zambales. Deputy Minority Leader Senator Risa Hontiveros criticized how China is disturbing the peace this early...
