Tag: Bajo de Masinloc

  • Philippine Coast Guard Condemns Risky Maneuvers by Chinese Navy Helicopter in West Philippine Sea

    The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has strongly criticized the hazardous actions of a Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy helicopter that endangered a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) aircraft during a routine surveillance flight over Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea. The incident, which occurred on February 18, 2025, was highlighted…

  • Philippine Air Force Labels Chinese Helicopter Maneuver as ‘Extremely Dangerous’

    The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has strongly criticized the actions of a Chinese Harbin Z-9 helicopter, describing its maneuvers near a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) 208B Grand Caravan EX aircraft as ‘unsafe and extremely dangerous.’ The incident, which took place on February 18 during a routine maritime surveillance flight over Bajo de…

  • Philippines to Maintain Patrols in Bajo de Masinloc Amid Chinese Navy’s Reckless Actions

    The Philippines has vowed to continue its regular maritime operations in Bajo de Masinloc, also known as Scarborough Shoal, despite the dangerous and unprofessional maneuvers by a Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) Harbin Z-9 helicopter. The incident occurred on February 18, 2025, when the Chinese helicopter engaged in hazardous flight patterns against a Philippine…

  • BRP Jose Rizal Monitors Chinese Naval Activity Near Bajo de Masinloc

    In a vigilant operation off Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea, the Philippine Navy’s guided-missile frigate BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) has been closely monitoring three Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) ships. The observation took place on Monday, February 3, 2025, as part of a routine maritime and sovereignty patrol conducted by the…

  • Philippine Coast Guard Intensifies Surveillance of Chinese Vessels in National Waters

    The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has escalated its vigilance over Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) ships operating illegally within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The PCG has deployed the BRP Suluan, a 44-meter multi-role response vessel, to replace the BRP Gabriela Silang in monitoring the CCG vessel 3304 near Zambales. Commodore Jay Tarriela, the PCG…

  • Philippine Navy Declares ‘Red Line’ Against Chinese Reclamation in Disputed Waters

    The Philippine Navy has firmly stated that any construction or reclamation in the Bajo de Masinloc area is considered a ‘red line’ and an unacceptable move. This declaration was made by Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, the spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, during a press briefing on Tuesday. The Armed Forces of the Philippines…

  • Philippines Lodges Formal Protest Against China Over Latest Incident at Scarborough Shoal

    MANILA – The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has officially protested against China’s recent aggressive actions at the Scarborough Shoal, also known as Bajo de Masinloc. The incident involved a Chinese Coast Guard vessel using a water cannon against the Filipino ship BRP Datu Pagbuaya during a routine patrol on the morning of December…