The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday confirmed the presence of at least 25 Chinese militia ships at Bajo de Masinloc or Scarborough Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, more than a four-fold increase compared to its presence last February at the rich fishing ground.
The Philippine Coast Guard on Friday confirmed the presence of at least 25 Chinese militia ships at Bajo de Masinloc or Scarborough Shoal in the West Philippine Sea , more than a four-fold increase compared to its presence last February at the rich fishing ground.The militia ships were accompanied by China Coast Guard vessels 3106 and 3302, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela was quoted as saying in Chino Gaston's report Friday on 24 Oras.
"Two months ago, the BFAR said satellite images showed a floating barrier installed at Bajo de Masinloc, but the China Coast Guard removed it purportedly anticipating an attempt by the Philippines to enter the shoal's lagoon.GMA Integrated News reached out to the Chinese Embassy for a comment but it has yet to respond as of posting time.
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