Chinese ships again block PCG vessels near Ayungin Shoal

Julie Aurelio, Nestor Corrales 02/18/2024

Chinese ships, including a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel, have again blocked Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels near Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, where the dilapidated BRP Sierra Madre has been grounded since 1999. American maritime expert Ray…

Christmas convoy: Smaller boat avoids Chinese ships’ harassment, accomplishes mission

Frances Mangosing - Reporter / @FMangosingINQ 12/12/2023

One of the smaller boats in the convoy of the Atin Ito (This is Ours) movement accomplished what its flagship failed to do — deliver donations and supplies to Filipino troops stationed in Lawak (Nanshan) Island, one…

Chinese water cannon targets BFAR vessels

Dexter Cabalza 12/10/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The China Coast Guard (CCG) targeted three Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessels with water cannon attacks, marking the latest incidents in the ongoing tensions in the West Philippine Sea. The National Task…

Senators slam floating barriers installed by Chinese vessels in PH sea

Frances Mangosing, Marlon Ramos - @inquirerdotnet 09/25/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Two senators have criticized floating barriers by Chinese vessels, who were caught putting up these floating devices at Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) off Zambales province. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), who caught these…

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