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China’s statement confirms every fact the PCG reported. It admits that a Chinese research vessel was operating near Hubo Reef, Escoda Shoal, and Katimugan Bank, with PLA Navy and China Coast Guard vessels nearby. The only dispute is over who has the right to be there, and international law has already settled that.

China’s statement confirms every fact the PCG reported. It admits that a Chinese research vessel was operating near Hubo Reef, Escoda Shoal, and Katimugan Bank, with PLA Navy and China Coast Guard vessels nearby. The only dispute is over who has the right to be there, and international law has already settled that.

October 11, 2026

On Point I: “Nansha Qundao” and “sovereign rights over the relevant waters” 1. China cannot enclose the Spratlys as a single unit. The 2016 Arbitral Award rejected archipelagic or straight ...

The presence of TAN SUO YI HAO is not an isolated incident. In recent weeks, the PCG has responded to Chinese research vessel JIA HAI KE 7 operating northwest of Itbayat, Batanes, and to Chinese Maritime Militia Vessel 9622 and its 22 sampans conducting unauthorized fishing within the territorial sea of Kota Island in the Kalayaan Island Group, which the PCG repelled on 09 October 2026. Prior to these, Chinese survey vessel HAIYANG DIZHI SHIHAO loitered off Bajo de Masinloc for nearly a month.

The presence of TAN SUO YI HAO is not an isolated incident. In recent weeks, the PCG has responded to Chinese research vessel JIA HAI KE 7 operating northwest of Itbayat, Batanes, and to Chinese Maritime Militia Vessel 9622 and its 22 sampans conducting unauthorized fishing within the territorial sea of Kota Island in the Kalayaan Island Group, which the PCG repelled on 09 October 2026. Prior to these, Chinese survey vessel HAIYANG DIZHI SHIHAO loitered off Bajo de Masinloc for nearly a month.

October 11, 2026

“These are not isolated incidents. China is orchestrating the use of fishing vessels and marine scientific research vessels in multiple areas of our maritime domain to thinly spread our operational ...

PCG Deploys Aircraft and Vessels Against Chinese Deep-Sea Research Vessel off Hubo Reef Amid China’s Orchestrated Fishing and Research Activities Across Philippine Waters

PCG Deploys Aircraft and Vessels Against Chinese Deep-Sea Research Vessel off Hubo Reef Amid China’s Orchestrated Fishing and Research Activities Across Philippine Waters

October 11, 2026

Upon the directive of PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) deployed an aircraft and vessels to challenge and disrupt the illegal marine scientific research (MSR) ...

Statement of the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea 10 October 2026 | Manila, Philippines

Statement of the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea 10 October 2026 | Manila, Philippines

October 10, 2026

The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) strongly condemns the intrusion of Chinese Maritime Militia Vessel 9622 and its 22 deployed sampans into the territorial sea of ...

I agree with Mayor Baste Duterte that we need to organize ourselves and prepare for the 2028 elections, for two reasons:

I agree with Mayor Baste Duterte that we need to organize ourselves and prepare for the 2028 elections, for two reasons:

October 10, 2026

First, many Filipinos are struggling because of politicians running who have “unexplained wealth and undeclared assets,” which could be used in the next election. Second, many hardworking Filipinos are being ...

The medical evacuation took more than ten hours due to China’s blocking and water cannon attacks on the PCG vessel, which was supposed to only briefly transfer PN personnel with a medical emergency.

The medical evacuation took more than ten hours due to China’s blocking and water cannon attacks on the PCG vessel, which was supposed to only briefly transfer PN personnel with a medical emergency.

October 10, 2026

But for China’s Ms. Mao Ning, they claim they “facilitated” it. It’s only now that I’ve realized that in a communist and imperialist country, water cannon attacks and blocking a ...

Kota Island is part of the Municipality of Kalayaan, Palawan. The waters within 12 nautical miles of it are Philippine territorial sea. No foreign vessel has any right to fish there under international law, the Philippine Fisheries Code, or the Philippine Maritime Zones Act.

Kota Island is part of the Municipality of Kalayaan, Palawan. The waters within 12 nautical miles of it are Philippine territorial sea. No foreign vessel has any right to fish there under international law, the Philippine Fisheries Code, or the Philippine Maritime Zones Act.

October 10, 2026

China’s own “domestic law” does not change any of this! China’s claim of “sovereign rights and jurisdiction over the relevant waters” was rejected in the 2016 Arbitral Award, which is ...

PCG Leads Joint Operation to Repel Chinese Maritime Militia Vessel and 22 Sampans from Territorial Sea of Kota Island

PCG Leads Joint Operation to Repel Chinese Maritime Militia Vessel and 22 Sampans from Territorial Sea of Kota Island

October 9, 2026

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), through Coast Guard Station (CGS) Kota under the Coast Guard District Kalayaan Island Group, led a joint operation with the Philippine Marine Corps and the ...

The PCG commends the crew of BRP Cabra, its medical personnel, and the AFP through the Western Command for their close coordination and professionalism throughout the mission.

The PCG commends the crew of BRP Cabra, its medical personnel, and the AFP through the Western Command for their close coordination and professionalism throughout the mission.

October 8, 2026

his humanitarian mission is in accordance with the guidance of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. The President has vowed that the government will defend the 2016 arbitral victory through every ...

PCG Completes Medevac of Navy Personnel from Ayungin Shoal Despite CCG Water Cannon and Dangerous Maneuvers

PCG Completes Medevac of Navy Personnel from Ayungin Shoal Despite CCG Water Cannon and Dangerous Maneuvers

October 7, 2026

On 08 October 2026, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) completed the emergency medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) of a Philippine Navy personnel stationed aboard BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) at Ayungin Shoal. China ...

PCG Commandant Activates Coast Guard Auxiliary District in Kalayaan Island Group; Kalayaan Mayor Leads New PCGA Members in Oath-Taking

PCG Commandant Activates Coast Guard Auxiliary District in Kalayaan Island Group; Kalayaan Mayor Leads New PCGA Members in Oath-Taking

October 7, 2026

Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil L. Gavan visited Pag-asa Island today, 07 October 2026, to lead the activation of the Coast Guard Auxiliary District Kalayaan Island Group ...

Statement of the National Security Adviser Secretary Eduardo SL Oban, Jr. 06 October 2026 | Manila, Philippines

Statement of the National Security Adviser Secretary Eduardo SL Oban, Jr. 06 October 2026 | Manila, Philippines

October 6, 2026

The National Security Council takes seriously the information presented during the impeachment proceedings regarding reported financial inflows from China into a Philippine-based company associated with the family of Vice President ...

PCG, PN, PNP-MG Team Responds to Destructive Fishing Near Pag-asa Island; China Coast Guard Obstructs Lawful Operation

PCG, PN, PNP-MG Team Responds to Destructive Fishing Near Pag-asa Island; China Coast Guard Obstructs Lawful Operation

October 4, 2026

On 04 October 2026, an inter-agency maritime law enforcement team from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), the Philippine Navy, including Marines, and the PNP Maritime Group responded to a report ...

PCG Shadows Chinese Research Vessel and CCG Escorts at Outer Limit of PH EEZ; Taiwan Coast Guard Vessels Also Seen in the Area

PCG Shadows Chinese Research Vessel and CCG Escorts at Outer Limit of PH EEZ; Taiwan Coast Guard Vessels Also Seen in the Area

October 2, 2026

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) continues to shadow the Chinese research vessel (CRV) JIA HAI KE 7 and its two China Coast Guard (CCG) escorts. The CRV has moved north ...

The China Coast Guard’s National Day flag-raising ceremony near Bajo de Masinloc, described as “keeping watch over China’s maritime sovereignty,” is a misleading portrayal of the reality on the ground.

The China Coast Guard’s National Day flag-raising ceremony near Bajo de Masinloc, described as “keeping watch over China’s maritime sovereignty,” is a misleading portrayal of the reality on the ground.

October 2, 2026

Bajo de Masinloc is an integral part of Philippine territory. Under the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and UNCLOS, it has a 12-nautical-mile territorial sea and a contiguous zone extending to ...

DFA Statement in Reply to the Statement of the Deputy Spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy

DFA Statement in Reply to the Statement of the Deputy Spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy

October 2, 2026

MANILA 02 October 2026 – The Department firmly and strongly rejects the Chinese Embassy’s assertion that China has sovereign rights and jurisdiction in the waters off Batanes. The Chinese research ...

Ambassador Jing Quan, stop your “Chinese-style meddling.” You have no right or jurisdiction in Batanes!

Ambassador Jing Quan, stop your “Chinese-style meddling.” You have no right or jurisdiction in Batanes!

October 1, 2026

Fellow Filipinos, let us not allow a foreign embassy to brazenly claim our seas in Batanes without hesitation! We at the PCG will continue to oppose and drive away Chinese ...

PCG Disrupts and Drives Away Chinese Research Vessel Jia Hai Ke 7 from Its Loitering Position off Batanes Despite China Coast Guard Shielding

PCG Disrupts and Drives Away Chinese Research Vessel Jia Hai Ke 7 from Its Loitering Position off Batanes Despite China Coast Guard Shielding

October 1, 2026

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) successfully disrupted the unauthorized marine scientific research (MSR) of the Chinese research vessel JIA HAI KE 7 and compelled it to leave the position it ...

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

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

October 1, 2026

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 ...