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Philippines sends biggest coast guard ship to watch China vessels near coast
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has deployed its largest vessel, BRP Teresa Magbanua, to the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to monitor Chinese vessels, including the notable "monster ship."
This deployment comes after the PCG's BRP Cabra had to leave its monitoring post to transport the body of a deceased fisherman.
Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG spokesperson for WPS, confirmed that BRP Cabra arrived at Subic Port to disembark the fisherman's remains.
PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan ordered the deployment of the BRP Teresa Magbanua due to the continued illegal presence of Chinese Coast Guard vessels in the area.
At least four Chinese vessels were observed, including Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 3304, CCG 5901 (the 'monster ship'), CCG 3502, and CCG 3103, at varying distances and vicinities from Zambales.
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua successfully pushed back the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel CCG-3304 further away from the Zambales coastline.
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has once again driven away the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel CCG-5901, described as a "monster ship," which was sailing closer to the shores of Zambales province.
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Cabra is strategically maneuvering to deter the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel CCG-3103 from approaching the Zambales coastline, pushing it to approximately 80-90 nautical miles offshore.
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) issued radio challenges against China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels near Zambales in the West Philippine Sea.
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Two China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels, CCG 3301 and 3104, were detected within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
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