PCG deploys ship, aircraft to challenge Chinese research vessel off Ilocos Norte’s coast

Manila Bulletin

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has mobilized BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) and an aircraft to monitor, challenge, and escort a Chinese research vessel suspected of conducting illegal marine scientific research off the coast of Ilocos Norte. (Video courtesy of PCG / Jay Tarriela via X)  READ: https://mb.com.ph/2025/5/6/pcg-deploys-ship-aircraft-to-challenge-chinese-research-vessel-off-ilocos-norte-s-coast  Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin  Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin  #ManilaBulletinOnline #ManilaBulletin

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00:00The Chinese Research Vessel Tan Su San Hao, this is Philippine Coast Guard Vessel, BRP Teresa Magbanwa MRRV 9701.

00:11We are conducting maritime enforcement operations within the Philippines Exclusive Economic Zone

00:16in accordance with the Philippine Maritime Zones Act, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and the 2016 Arbitral Award.

00:25Your vessel is within our Exclusive Economic Zone. Its irregular track and movement are not consistent with the freedom of navigation.

00:35Rather, they are indicative of the conduct of marine scientific research in violation of the sovereign rights of the Philippines.

00:43You are hereby commanded to stop your illegal activities, declare your intentions, and transit our Exclusive Economic Zone continuously,

00:52consistent with international and Philippine national laws. Over.

01:22Your vessel is positioned, basically at the site of the course of the Robotsport Day,

01:27indirect formation of our children's rights. You are contacted by its private literate.

01:33You are hereby commanded to pursue instructions in the area.

01:35Give me a minute, and enjoy your intention.

01:38If you are shooting in traffic, please.

01:40Unfortunately, the day is over.

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