The Philippine government has called on China to withdraw its massive Coast Guard vessel, known as the 'monster ship', from Philippine waters. The presence of the vessel, identified as the China Coast Guard (CCG) 5901, has raised alarm in the Philippines, prompting a diplomatic protest and the deployment of Philippine Coast Guard vessels to monitor the situation. While tensions remain high, the Philippine government insists on using diplomatic channels to resolve the issue.
The Philippines on Tuesday called on China to withdraw its China Coast Guard vessel 5901, also known as the “monster ship,” from Philippine waters.“The Philippine government is alarmed by the presence of the monster ship,” National Task Force - West Philippine Sea spokesperson Jonathan Malaya said in a press briefing.“And we have made a clear request and demand with the Chinese government to withdraw their ship. So let’s see what their response will be. We’ll take it from there,” he added.
“We have two Coast Guard vessels pushing the China Coast Guard 5901 to move further away from the coast of Zambales. That is the Philippine Coast Guard vessel Gabriela Silang 8301 and 9701 or the BRP Teresa Magbanua,” Tarriela said.As of Tuesday morning, Tarriela said the monster ship was located 77 miles west of Capones Island. The PCG first confirmed the presence of the Chinese vessel near Capones Island on January 4.
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