Today, the @coastguardph vessel, BRP Cabra, has maintained its vigilant monitoring of the illegal presence of the China Coast Guard vessel 5901, which continues to operate 60-70 nautical miles from the coastline of Zambales for the fourth consecutive day. As in previous encounters, the CCG-5901 was subjected to radio challenges, highlighting her unlawful operations within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone and asserting that she lacks the legal authority to conduct law enforcement patrols in the area.
Despite the PCG’s efforts to address the illegal presence of the CCG vessel through measured law enforcement operations, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has provocatively deployed a People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) helicopter, tail number 47, which hovered above the PCG vessel. In response, the PCG Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan has issued clear guidance to remain unthreatened and to refrain from actions that could escalate tensions.
The Philippine Coast Guard remains resolutely committed to safeguarding our sovereign rights and will not allow the presence of the Chinese Coast Guard vessel to infringe upon our maritime jurisdiction. The PCG leadership fully supports the firm stance of President
@bongbongmarcos
that he will not surrender a square inch of our territory to any foreign power.
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