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Philippine Coast Guard drives Chinese vessel farther off Zambales waters
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) successfully maneuvered its vessel, BRP Cape San Agustin, to push a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel farther away from the Zambales coastline.
Despite challenging sea conditions with waves reaching 2-3 meters, the BRP Cape San Agustin managed to increase the distance to approximately 135 nautical miles from the coast.
PCG spokesperson for West Philippine Sea (WPS) Commodore Jay Tarriela shared a video showing a radio challenge issued to the CCG vessel.
Two additional CCG vessels, CCG-3305 and CCG-3502, are being monitored by the BRP Cape San Agustin as they loiter and conduct unlawful patrols near Bajo de Masinloc.
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