Tag: EEZ

  • Philippines and China Clash Over South China Sea at Munich Security Conference

    At the 61st Munich Security Conference in Germany, a heated debate unfolded between Philippine and Chinese officials regarding their territorial claims in the South China Sea. Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo firmly stated that his country is committed to upholding the rules-based international order and the rule of law, specifically the United Nations Convention…

  • Philippine Coast Guard Repels ‘Monster Ship’ Further from Zambales Coast

    The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has successfully pushed the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 5901, known as the ‘monster ship’ due to its massive size, further away from the Zambales coastline. According to Commodore Jay Tarriela, the PCG’s spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, the vessel was moved to a distance of 117 nautical miles…

  • Philippine Coast Guard’s BRP Cabra Successfully Repels Chinese Vessel from Zambales Coast

    The Philippine Coast Guard’s vessel, BRP Cabra, has effectively prevented the Chinese Coast Guard vessel 3103 from approaching the Zambales coastline. This was achieved through strategic maneuvering, as reported by Commodore Jay Tarriela, the PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea. The BRP Cabra’s crew has been diligently monitoring the illegal activities of the Chinese…

  • Philippine Coast Guard Reports 13th Day of Chinese Vessel Incursion

    The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has reported that the unauthorized presence of the China Coast Guard’s (CCG) vessel 5901 in the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) has now lasted for 13 days. The PCG’s West Philippine Sea spokesperson, Commodore Jay Tarriela, shared on social media that the BRP Gabriela Silang is closely monitoring the movements…

  • Philippines Condemns Chinese Maritime Incursions as Violations of Sovereignty

    The National Maritime Council (NMC) of the Philippines has issued a strong condemnation of the ongoing illegal activities by Chinese maritime and militia forces within the country’s territorial waters and exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The NMC highlighted that these actions by China blatantly contravene the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and international maritime laws, including the…

  • 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…