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PCG sends largest ship to shadow bigger China vessel near Scarborough Shoal
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has deployed its largest vessel, the BRP Teresa Magbanua, to patrol near Bajo de Masinloc following the sighting of a China Coast Guard (CCG) ship.
The BRP Teresa Magbanua is actively issuing radio challenges to the CCG vessel, identified as CCG 4305, which is a larger Chinese vessel.
CCG 4305 was located 42.77 nautical miles southeast of Bajo de Masinloc and 103.15 nautical miles southwest of Capones Island in Zambales.
The PCG asserts that the CCG's presence violates the 2016 Arbitral Award, UNCLOS, and the Philippine Maritime Zones Act.
The presence of the BRP Teresa Magbanua aims to reassure Filipino fishermen that they can operate safely in the area without harassment.
This deployment follows China's unilateral decision to establish a 'nature reserve' near Scarborough Shoal, which Manila suspects will increase China's control over the area.
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