THE PHILIPPINES on Tuesday said it views with alarm the presence of China’s largest coast guard ship within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), vowing to continue sea patrols. “We view it with concern,

The Philippines has deployed air and sea assets of its military and coast guard in its exclusive economic zone to monitor China's largest coast guard vessel, calling the ship's presence an act of Chinese "intimidation,

The Philippines calls the presence of a Chinese 'monster' ship off its coast an act of aggression::Philippine Coast Guard::January 5, 2025::South China Sea::The Chinese ship said it was within its own 'jurisdictional waters'According to video released by the Philippine coast guard,

The Philippines has accused a giant Chinese coast guard vessel it dubbed as the “Monster” of maintaining an “illegal presence” in its exclusive economic zone as Beijing ramps up activities in the disputed South China Sea.

Footage appears to show a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel reportedly trespassing into waters near a Philippine island. The CCG vessel was spotted sailing some 54 miles off the Capones Island in Zambales province on Saturday (4 January).

The presence of China's monster ship off the coast of Zambales since last Saturday, January 4, is an act of "intimidation, coercion, and aggression," according to the National Security Council.