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China’s gray ships deployment slammed: Phl Navy laments ‘complete disregard’ for int’l law
The Philippine Navy has condemned China's alleged violation of international law following the deployment of three Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels in the Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) within the West Philippine Sea.
Navy spokesperson Captain John Percie Alcos stated that the PLAN ships' presence signifies China's disregard for international law and threatens regional peace and stability.
Philippine vessels attempted to challenge the Chinese ships via radio communication, but received no response.
The presence of the PLAN vessels was detected by the Philippine Navy's Naval Forces Northern Luzon (NFNL) during routine patrols near Bajo de Masinloc on February 3.
Among the Chinese vessels spotted was a guided missile Jiangkai II Class Frigate, named "Dali" (FFG-553).
The NFNL remains committed to conducting lawful maritime operations and exposing illegal Chinese presence within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
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