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FLARES

Kevin Alabaso

ABS-CBN News

MANILA -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Chinese forces directly fired flares at a PGC aircraft on Monday.According to Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela, PCG Caravan aircraft were conducting routine flights over the Kalayaan Island Group when the incident happened.&quot;The provocative incidents occurred specifically at Panganiban Reef and Zamora Reefs, where our PCG aircraft were operating peacefully to monitor maritime activities and ensure the safety of our waters,&quot; Tarriela said.The official condemned Chinese forces&#x27; actions and described them as &quot;reckless, aggressive, and yet another escalation in their campaign of intimidation and harassment.&quot;Tarriela said Beijing violated established international aviation safety norms, including endangering the lives of Filipinos in the aircraft.&quot;The Chinese forces also issued radio transmissions during the incidents, brazenly claiming “indisputable sovereignty” over these areas—referring to their own illegally reclaimed and militarized bases in the West Philippine Sea,&quot; he added.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Chinese forces directly fired flares at a PGC aircraft on Monday.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Chinese forces directly fired flares at a PGC aircraft on Monday.

Tarriela: China fired flares at PCG aircraft in West PH Sea

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Tarriela: China fired flares at PCG aircraft in West PH Sea

Kevin Alabaso,

ABS-CBN News

Published April 09, 2026 07:31 PM PHT

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