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PH Navy: 40 Chinese vessels including warships seen in WPS in March
The AFP monitored 40 Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea's EEZ during March, including PLAN and CCG ships at key locations like Scarborough and Ayungin Shoal.
Eight PLAN and 14 CCG vessels were present at Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal), while six CCG vessels were at Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Shoal) and seven PLAN and five CCG vessels at Escoda Shoal (Sabina Shoal).
The AFP emphasized that the Chinese vessels were not stationary but moved through the area during the monitored period.
The AFP's efforts align with its enhanced external defense posture and commitment to regional stability and sovereignty.
A total of 15,060 vessels were monitored in the WPS maritime traffic during March.
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