Three Chinese research vessels have been observed entering the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ) near provinces in Luzon and Mindanao, including the waters of Siargao Island, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).
Three Chinese research vessels have been spotted off the coast of provinces in Luzon and Mindanao, twice entering the country's exclusive economic zone and coming within the waters of the world-class surfing paradise of Siargao, the Philippine Coast Guard said Saturday.At a news forum in Quezon City, PCG spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela said the Coast Guard first monitored the three vessels at a distance of 257 nautical miles northeast of Santa Ana, Cagayan on November 17, 2024.
Pumasok siya lumiko ulit ," Tarriela said.As of 7:40 a.m. on November 30, Tarriela said the ships were seen "with the distance of 210 nautical miles east of Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte."The three Chinese research vessels are Xiang Yang Hong 3, Jia Geng, and Xiang Yang Hong 10.However, the PCG official said that since the vessels entered the Philippine EEZ, they should have sought clearance from the Department of Foreign Affairs .
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