Tag: Exclusive Economic Zone
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Marcos Upholds Unyielding Stance on West Philippine Sea
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. continues to assert a resolute position on the West Philippine Sea, with Malacañang reiterating on Saturday that the principle of ‘what is ours is ours’ remains a key policy. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro highlighted the contrast between President Marcos’ approach to the WPS and that of former president Rodrigo Duterte,…
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Chinese Research Vessel Lan Hai 101 to Enter Northern Philippines by Tuesday Evening
MANILA – The Chinese Research Vessel (CRV) Lan Hai 101 is set to enter the northern part of the Philippines by late Tuesday afternoon or early evening, according to a high-ranking naval officer. Philippine Navy spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, reported that the vessel was observed moving northward, close…
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Philippine Coast Guard Defends Use of ‘West Philippine Sea’ in National Legislation
In a robust defense of national terminology, Commodore Jay Tarriela, the Philippine Coast Guard’s spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, has criticized Sagip party-list Representative Rodante Marcoleta for questioning the legitimacy of the term ‘West Philippine Sea’. Tarriela argued that there is no legal impediment to incorporating the term into Philippine laws, emphasizing its widespread…
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Philippine Forces Monitor Chinese Navy Ships Exiting EEZ
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) have been closely monitoring three Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels as they exited the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The ships, which were first detected on February 1st near Bajo de Masinloc, were tracked by multiple Philippine naval and air units as they moved southward. Rear…
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Philippine Coast Guard’s BRP Cabra Monitors Chinese Vessels Out of Philippine Waters
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has been actively monitoring the movements of two Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) ships, identified as vessels 3301 and 3104, within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The PCG’s vessel, BRP Cabra, was tasked with shadowing these ships and challenging their unauthorized presence through radio communications until they exited Philippine waters.…
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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…
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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…
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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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