Using a small rubber boat, a ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐-๐ฆ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐ญ๐๐๐ฆ from Philippine Coast Guard Station Kota proceeded toward a ๐๐ก๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ ๐ฏ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐ 24 ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐๐ญ๐ฌ observed in the territorial sea of Kota Island on September 28, 2026.
Despite being outnumbered, the five-member PCG team challenged the vessel and 24 fishing boats which ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฅ๐ฒ caused the latter to withdraw from the area. The PCG personnel safely returned to their station after completing the operation. The incident demonstrated the strong commitment of PCG personnel to their assigned duties and highlighted the role of the Coast Guard in maintaining a maritime presence and monitoring activities within Philippine waters.
