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No adverse situation at Escoda as PH sends new patrol mission: PCG
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has deployed a replacement vessel to Escoda Shoal after the BRP Teresa Magbanua was recalled.
The new vessel is already conducting its mission of maritime patrol and monitoring illegal activities in the area.
National Maritime Council (NMC) spokesperson Undersecretary Alexander Lopez confirmed the new ship has not encountered harassment so far.
The deployed asset covers Escoda Shoal and other areas in the West Philippine Sea.
Lopez stated that part of the ship's mission is to document Chinese vessels and illegal activities to provide information to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) for possible diplomatic action.
The BRP Teresa Magbanua was recalled after five months due to concerns about its seaworthiness, crew supplies, prevailing bad weather, and after a Chinese blockade made resupply difficult.
Escoda Shoal, also known as Sabina Shoal, is located 75 nautical miles off Palawan and falls within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone.
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The National Security Council (NSC) confirmed that a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel has replaced the BRP Teresa Magbanua in monitoring Escoda Shoal (Sabina Shoal).
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua returned to Puerto Princesa City after a five-month patrol in the West Philippine Sea, specifically Escoda Shoal.
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A total of 65 Chinese vessels, comprising nine Coast Guard ships, four PLA Navy vessels, and 52 maritime militia ships, have been observed at Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.
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The number of Chinese vessels monitored in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has decreased to 157 from 207 last week, according to the Philippine Navy.
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Senators commended the crew of the BRP Teresa Magbanua for their deployment at Escoda Shoal.
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