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INQToday: Nat’l Maritime Council to China: Withdraw ‘monster ship’ from PH EEZ
The Philippines, through the National Maritime Council (NMC), has filed a diplomatic protest against China's continued illegal presence and activities in the West Philippine Sea, violating Philippine Maritime Zones Act, UNCLOS, and the 2016 Arbitral Ruling.
The NMC has called on the Chinese government to withdraw its 'monster ship' from the Philippine exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
The CCG vessel 5901, described as a 'monster ship', was last seen about 77 nautical miles west of Capones Island in Zambales province.
Two of the largest Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels, including the BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701), have been deployed to shadow the Chinese 'monster ship'.
A Chinese People's Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) helicopter engaged in a provocative maneuver above a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel.
National Security Council Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya affirmed that China's intimidation tactics are not successful and the Philippines remains resolved to support Filipino fishermen.
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The Philippines formally requested China to withdraw the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 5901, nicknamed the "monster ship," from Philippine waters near Zambales, citing it as a provocative act intended to intimidate Filipino fishermen and normalize China's illegal presence in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone.
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) continues to challenge China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels operating illegally within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) off Zambales.
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The China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 5901, nicknamed the "monster ship," is currently located 95 nautical miles off the coast of Zambales within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
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The China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 5901, described as Beijing's "monster ship," continues its illegal incursion into the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ) for at least two weeks.
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is monitoring a new China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel, CCG-3304, which has replaced CCG-3103 off the coast of Zambales, within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
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