PCG deploys vessel and aircraft to disrupt and drive away Chinese research vessel conducting unauthorized marine scientific research off Batanes; China Coast Guard ship moves in to shield JIA HAI KE 7
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) deployed BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) and the PCG Islander aircraft (tail number 251) this morning, 01 October 2026, to challenge the Chinese research vessel JIA …