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PH, China ships face off in WPS anew; joint patrol with US concludes
Several Chinese vessels, including China Coast Guard ships and People's Liberation Army Navy warships, were spotted by a BFAR aircraft and Philippine Coast Guard ships around Bajo de Masinloc, continuing to block Filipino fishermen.
The BFAR and PCG vessels were in Bajo de Masinloc for their regular Kadiwa para sa Bagong Bayaning Mangingisda Program, where they deliver supplies to Filipino fishermen.
Chinese ships attempted to drive away the BFAR and PCG vessels, with a Chinese warship issuing radio challenges.
A BFAR aircraft responded to the radio transmissions during the encounter.
Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, described the situation as a 'David and Goliath battle' despite the Philippines' smaller assets.
Bajo de Masinloc is located 124 nautical miles west of Zambales, placing it within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone.
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