Tag: China Coast Guard
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Overwhelming Majority of Filipinos Support Government’s Defense of West Philippine Sea
A recent OCTA Research survey reveals that a significant 84% of Filipinos endorse the Philippine government’s actions to safeguard and assert its maritime rights in the West Philippine Sea. The survey, known as Tugon ng Masa, was carried out between November 10 and 16, 2024, and highlighted a robust backing for these efforts across various…
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Philippine Coast Guard Monitors ‘Monster Ship’ Off Zambales Coast
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has reported that the China Coast Guard vessel 5901, known as the ‘monster ship’ due to its massive size, continues to linger off the coast of Zambales. Commodore Jay Tarriela, the PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, stated that the BRP Gabriela Silang is closely watching the movements of…
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Philippine Coast Guard Monitors Chinese ‘Monster Ship’ Off Zambales
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported that the China Coast Guard vessel 5901, known as the ‘monster ship’ due to its massive size, continues to linger off the coast of Zambales. Commodore Jay Tarriela, the PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, stated that the BRP Gabriela Silang has been closely observing the movements of…
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BRP Teresa Magbanua Stands Guard Against Illegal Chinese Coast Guard Activities in Zambales
The Philippine Coast Guard’s vessel, BRP Teresa Magbanua, continues its vigilant watch off the coast of Zambales to counter the unauthorized operations of the China Coast Guard (CCG). According to Commodore Jay Tarriela, the spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, a CCG ship identified as ‘3304’ was found operating illegally 70 to 80 nautical miles…
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BRP Teresa Magbanua Stands Guard Against Illegal Chinese Coast Guard Vessel in Zambales
The Philippine Coast Guard’s vessel, BRP Teresa Magbanua, continues its vigilant watch off the coast of Zambales to counter the unauthorized activities of a China Coast Guard (CCG) ship. According to Commodore Jay Tarriela, the spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, the CCG vessel numbered ‘3304’ has been illegally navigating 70 to 80 nautical miles…
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Philippine Coast Guard Confronts Chinese Vessels in Territorial Waters
In a bold move to protect national sovereignty, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has actively challenged the presence of China Coast Guard (CCG) ships within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). On January 9, 2025, near the Zambales coastline, the PCG’s vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua was deployed to monitor and confront the unauthorized activities of…
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New Chinese Coast Guard Vessel Enters Philippine Waters, Continues Illegal Presence
A new China Coast Guard (CCG) ship, identified as CCG-3103, has been tracked entering Philippine waters, replacing the previously stationed CCG-5901, known as the ‘monster ship’ due to its large size. CCG-5901 had been illegally present in the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) for five days, starting from its detection near Capones Island, Zambales on…
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Philippine Coast Guard Stays Alert as Chinese ‘Monster Ship’ Lingers in EEZ
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is maintaining a vigilant stance as it monitors the ongoing presence of a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel, known as the ‘monster ship’ due to its large size, within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The CCG ship, identified as CCG-5901, has been operating approximately 60-70 nautical miles off the…
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Philippine Navy Completes Holiday Resupply Mission in West Philippine Sea
In a successful operation, the Philippine Navy completed the rotation and resupply of its troops stationed at nine strategic locations in the West Philippine Sea, just in time for the holiday season. Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, the Navy’s spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, announced that the mission, which took place from December 3…
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Danish Foreign Minister Visits Philippines to Address Maritime Challenges
COURTESY VISIT. During his visit to the Philippine Coast Guard headquarters in Manila on December 9, 2024, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen engaged with the local media. He emphasized that Denmark, upon joining the United Nations Security Council, will prioritize the enforcement of international maritime laws to tackle issues like freedom of navigation. (Photo…
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