More than 100 Chinese militia vessels were spotted swarming around the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) last week, refusing to leave despite being ordered to do so, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on April 28.
The PCG said it deployed two vessels—BRP Malapascua and BRP Malabrigo—to conduct a week-long maritime patrol in the South China Sea on April 18 under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s order.