The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has attributed the recent swarming of Chinese vessels near Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea to poor weather conditions. Despite a reduction in the number of Chinese ships, the PCG remains vigilant over their presence within Philippine territorial waters.
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has clarified that the recent swarming of Chinese militia and fishing vessels near Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) was due to poor weather conditions . PCG spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarela stated at the Saturday News Forum that the number of Chinese ships within the island's territorial waters has decreased from around 90 to over 30 in the past few days.
Despite this reduction, the PCG maintains concern over the presence of Chinese vessels within the country's territorial waters. The Philippines has also formally requested the United Nations to extend its boundary into the disputed South China Sea, citing its entitlement under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
Philippine Coast Guard Chinese Vessels Pag-Asa Island West Philippine Sea Weather Conditions Maritime Sovereignty
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Australia gifts radios to Philippine Coast GuardThe Australian Government has donated Very High Frequency (VHF) Base radios to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), reinforcing its Strategic Partnership with the Philippines.
Read more »
Philippine Coast Guard to acquire 40 fast patrol craft from FranceManila, Philippines—The Philippines said Thursday its coast guard will acquire 40 fast patrol craft from France, with plans to deploy some of them in
Read more »
Coast Guard files legal action vs Chinese, Filipinos aboard a flagged dredger vessel in BataanThe Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) plans to pursue legal action against 13 undocumented Chinese workers and Filipino crew members apprehended aboard dredger
Read more »
Coast Guard to get 45 new shipsTHE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will acquire 45 new ships to be delivered starting in 2027.
Read more »
Chinese Research Vessels Detected in Philippine Waters, Raising ConcernsThe Philippine Coast Guard has confirmed the presence of three Chinese Maritime Scientific Research Vessels within and near the country's exclusive economic zone, raising concerns over their activities in Philippine waters.
Read more »
Chinese Research Vessels Spotted Off Philippines, Enter EEZ TwiceThree Chinese research vessels were observed by the Philippine Coast Guard near the coast of Luzon and Mindanao, entering the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) twice, including once near Siargao Island.
Read more »