Manila Bulletin
‘We view it with concern’: PH continuously challenges China's ‘monster ship’ in EEZ
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.
Philippine forces, including the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), are continuously challenging the CCG vessel's presence, which was first spotted off Zambales.
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin stated that while no confrontations have occurred, the ship's presence is being viewed as a projection of issues.
The PCG maintains vigilant monitoring of the Chinese ship, with footage of challenges expected to be released on their YouTube channel.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has stressed it will not be deterred in patrolling the seas and air despite the 'monster ship's' presence.
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