The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said one of its ships challenged a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel that is more than double its size after the latter attempted to get close to the coast of Zambales on Saturday, April 5.
Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG spokesperson for West Philippine Sea (WPS), said a CCG vessel with bow number “3302” was detected approaching within 83 to 85 nautical miles off the coast of Palauig town.
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