The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel, BRP Cabra, has successfully deterred the Chinese Coast Guard vessel CCG-3304 from approaching the Zambales coastline. Despite its smaller size, the BRP Cabra has effectively maintained a distance of 78 to 85 nautical miles between the Chinese vessel and the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
In a further demonstration of its commitment, the 44-meter-long BRP Cabra has also confronted Lan Hai 101, one of China’s two largest fisheries research ships, which was operating approximately 25 nautical miles off the coast of Pangasinan. The BRP Cabra has asserted that the activities of the Chinese vessel fall within the Philippines’ EEZ, constituting violations of the Philippine Maritime Zones Act, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and the 2016 Arbitral Award.
The PCG remains resolute in its commitment to addressing the unlawful presence of Chinese maritime forces. We will not allow any alterations to the status quo through encroachment on Luzon’s coastline. The continued presence of BRP Cabra illustrates our unwavering dedication to upholding our sovereign rights and a firm stance against violations of international law, all while prioritizing a peaceful resolution.
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