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China Coast Guard's "Monster Ship" off Zambales, January 12, 2025. Handout/Philippine Coast Guard 

China Coast Guard's "Monster Ship" off Zambales, January 12, 2025.

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Philippine Coast Guard 

Dennis Gasgonia

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1736702499494011225_China Coast Guard.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="China Coast Guard&#x27;s &quot;monster ship&quot; off the coast of Zambales, January 12, 2025. Handout/Philippine Coast Guard "/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">China Coast Guard&#x27;s &quot;monster ship&quot; off the coast of Zambales, January 12, 2025. <em>Handout/Philippine Coast Guard </em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA -- The Philippine Coast Guard has kept a wary eye on Chinese Coast Guard vessel 5901 despite the adverse sea conditions off the waters of Zambales.</p><p>The PCG said BRP Teresa Magbanua remained on guard as China&#x27;s &#x27;monster ship&#x27; maintained its presence in Philippine waters. </p><p>&quot;The Chinese vessel has been kept at a considerable distance of approximately 95 nautical miles off the coast of Zambales,&quot; said the PCG in a statement. </p><p>&quot;Additionally, the PCG is actively conducting radio challenges to address the unlawful presence of the Chinese Coast Guard within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).&quot;</p><p>The PCG said the Teresa Magbanua is maintaining its operations despite 3-5 meter waves in Zambales.</p><p>The PCG said it will continue to challenge the Chinese sea craft to remind China of its intrusion. </p><p>&quot;It is crucial for the Philippines to persistently challenge their presence to prevent the normalization of their illegal activities, which could ultimately lead to a successful alteration of the status quo,&quot; said the PCG.</p><p>The Philippine Coast Guard earlier said it successfully pushed away one of China&#x27;s ships.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/1/12/china-deploys-monster-ship-off-zambales-as-pcg-pushes-away-other-chinese-vessel-1614">READ: China deploys ‘monster ship’ off Zambales coast as PCG ship pushes away other Chinese vessel</a></div><p>PCG Commodore Jay Tarriela said BRP Teresa Magbanua already averted China Coast Guard vessel 3304 from getting near the coastline of Zambales, “achieving a remarkable distance of up to 97 nautical miles offshore.”</p><p>“This strategic maneuvering by the BRP Teresa Magbanua has prompted the People’s Republic of China to deploy the China Coast Guard 5901 ‘monster ship’ this afternoon, as they attempt to outmaneuver the PCG vessel,” said the PCG spokesperson on the West Philippine Sea. </p><p>“However, the dedication and vigilance of the officers and crew remain unwavering; no amount of intimidation from the China Coast Guard can deter their resolve,” Tarriela added. </p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><strong><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3VvL4WthskY?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong></div>

<p>The Philippine Coast Guard has kept a wary eye on Chinese Coast Guard vessel 5901 despite the adverse sea conditions off the waters of Zambales.</p>

The Philippine Coast Guard has kept a wary eye on Chinese Coast Guard vessel 5901 despite the adverse sea conditions off the waters of Zambales.

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PCG continues to monitor China's 'monster ship' amid rough seas

Dennis Gasgonia,

ABS-CBN News

Published January 12, 2025 09:49 PM PHT

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Updated January 13, 2025 01:22 AM PHT

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