Manila Bulletin
Estrada says sighting of China’s ‘Monster Ship’ deeply concerning
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada expressed deep concern over the sighting of a large Chinese Coast Guard vessel following the recovery of an underwater drone near Masbate.
Estrada highlighted the continuous intrusive activities of China in Philippine waters as a serious threat to the country's territorial integrity and maritime rights.
The Chinese Coast Guard's largest vessel was observed off the coast of Zambales shortly after the drone incident.
An underwater drone, found floating near San Pascual, Masbate by local fishermen on December 30, was confirmed to be unarmed.
Despite being unarmed, the recovered drone carries potential national security implications, according to police reports.
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Malacañang views the presence of China's 165-meter-long "monster ship," the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 5901, within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ) with concern.
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The China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 5901, nicknamed the "monster ship," is currently located 95 nautical miles off the coast of Zambales within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is monitoring a new China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel, CCG-3304, which has replaced CCG-3103 off the coast of Zambales, within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
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Senator Francis Tolentino has filed Senate Resolution No. 1267 to investigate a submersible drone discovered in Masbate on December 30, 2024, citing potential implications for Philippine national security and territorial integrity.
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