Jamaine Punzalan

A China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel at Bajo de Masinloc or Panatag Shoal in the West Philippine Sea May 16, 2024. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/File

Article (news)

Bianca Dava

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/178538851052720240515-atin-ito-wps-MT-41 (1).jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">A China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel at Bajo de Masinloc or Panatag Shoal in the West Philippine Sea May 16, 2024. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/File</span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Thursday it monitored 26 Chinese vessels in various areas of the West Philippine Sea from July 21 to 26, but reported no untoward incidents during the period.</p><p>AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla said the monitored vessels included 22 China Coast Guard (CCG) ships and four People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA-N) vessels.</p><p>Of the total, the highest concentration was recorded near Bajo de Masinloc, where the AFP monitored 13 CCG vessels.</p><p>Around Ayungin Shoal, the military monitored seven CCG vessels and two Chinese Navy ships.</p><p>Meanwhile, one CCG vessel was monitored near Escoda Shoal.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/technology/2026/7/29/commercial-sea-drone-captures-footage-of-chinese-warship-in-ph-waters-2053">Commercial sea drone captures footage of Chinese warship in PH waters </a></div><p>In the vicinity of Pag-asa Island, the AFP monitored two PLA-N vessels.</p><p>The AFP regularly monitors the presence and movements of foreign vessels in the West Philippine Sea as part of its efforts to safeguard Philippine sovereign rights and maritime interests.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/7/24/china-again-uses-water-cannon-on-ph-vessels-1142">China again uses water cannon on PH vessels </a><br/><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/7/21/china-summons-philippine-ambassador-over-clash-in-disputed-waters-1449">Philippines, China summon ambassadors over clash in disputed waters </a><br/><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/7/29/defense-chief-urges-scrutiny-of-foreign-academic-cultural-exchange-programs-1405">Defense chief urges scrutiny of foreign academic, cultural exchange programs </a></div><div><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/-mbwICtlFmc?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Thursday it monitored 26 Chinese vessels in various areas of the West Philippine Sea from July 21 to 26, but reported no untoward incidents during the period.</p>

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Thursday it monitored 26 Chinese vessels in various areas of the West Philippine Sea from July 21 to 26, but reported no untoward incidents during the period.

AFP monitors 26 Chinese naval, coast guard ships in West PH Sea in past week

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

BINI

Sudoku

Word of the Day

Lotto

Horoscope

Nation

AFP monitors 26 Chinese naval, coast guard ships in West PH Sea in past week

Bianca Dava,

ABS-CBN News

Published July 30, 2026 01:18 PM PHT

Read More:

China

Philippines

South China Sea

West Philippine Sea

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

Sign Up

I have read and agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy.

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.