More than 100 Chinese vessels were spotted during the maritime patrols of Philippine vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) from April 18 to 24, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Friday.
In a statement, Coast Guard spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela said these vessels were Chinese Maritime Militia vessels, a People's Liberation Army Navy corvette, and two China Coast Guard vessels.
Around the territorial sea of Pag-asa Island, the PCG said four more Chinese Maritime Militia vessels, which appeared to be engaged in fishing activities, were driven away by Philippine vessels. The Chinese gray ship over the radio directed the PCG vessel to leave the area or else it might cause a “problem,” Tarriela said.
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