BRP Teresa Magbanua Successfully Pushes Chinese Coast Guard Vessel Further from Zambales
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel, BRP Teresa Magbanua, has achieved a significant milestone by successfully pushing the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel CCG-3304 further away from the coast of Zambales, now estimated to be at a distance of 100-105 nautical miles. Despite CCG-3304’s assertions that it is patrolling within China’s maritime jurisdiction and its refusal to recognize the arbitral award, the BRP Teresa Magbanua has persistently emphasized that the Chinese vessel lacks legal authority and is, in fact, violating the Philippine Maritime Zones Act, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and the 2016 arbitral award.
In addition, the PCG has been monitoring the presence of other three CCG vessels off the coast of Zambales. CCG-5901 is currently approximately 103.63 nautical miles away, CCG-3502 is at around 115.22 nautical miles, and CCG-3103 is positioned approximately 134.10 nautical miles from the coast of Zambales.
The PCG remains unwavering in its commitment to uphold President Bongbong Marcos’ directives, diligently working to prevent CCG from establishing an illegal presence and engaging in coercive actions in the West Philippine Sea, all while ensuring that tensions do not escalate.
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