PCG deploys ship to push back Chinese vessel amid rough seas off Zambales

Manila Bulletin

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) disclosed Saturday, Dec. 6, that it has expanded its patrol presence off Zambales with the deployment of BRP Cape San Agustin (MRRV-4408), which took over maritime operations after BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) returned to port for resupply and crew rest. (Video courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard)  READ: https://mb.com.ph/2025/12/06/pcg-deploys-ship-to-push-back-chinese-vessel-amid-rough-seas-off-zambales  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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00:00China Coast Guard Vessel 3303, this is Philippine Coast Guard Vessel BRPK San Agustin, MRRB 4408.

00:09You are advised that you are currently sailing within the Philippines Exclusive Economic Zone,

00:15approximately 135 nautical miles west by south of Silangen Island, Zambales, Philippines,

00:21or at latitude 140 degree, 19 decimal, 488 minutes north.

00:27Longitude 117 degree, 50 decimal, 339 minutes east.

00:33In accordance with Republic Act 12064, the Philippine Maritime Source Act,

00:39the United Nations Convention of the Love of the Sea, of which you are a party,

00:44and the 2016 Arbitral Award, you do not possess any legal authority to patrol within the Philippines Exclusive Economic Zone.

00:53You are directed to cease and desist from conducting illegal maritime patrols within the Philippines Exclusive Economic Zone.

01:01Your illegal activities would be reported to higher authorities.

01:05Over.

01:07China Coast Guard Vessel 3303, this is Philippine Coast Guard Vessel BRPK San Agustin, MRRB 4408.

01:16You are advised that you are currently sailing within the Philippines Exclusive Economic Zone,

01:22approximately 135 nautical miles west by south of Silangen Island, Zambales, Philippines,

01:29or at latitude 140 degree, 19 decimal, 488 minutes north.

01:34Longitude 117 degree, 50 decimal, 339 minutes east.

01:40In accordance with Republic Act 12064, the Philippine Maritime Zones Act,

01:46the United Nations Convention of the Love of the Sea, of which you are a party,

01:51and the 2016 Arbitral Award, you do not possess any legal authority to patrol within the Philippines Exclusive Economic Zone.

02:00You are directed to cease and desist from conducting illegal maritime patrols within the Philippines Exclusive Economic Zone.

02:08Your illegal activities would be reported to high authorities.

02:12Over.

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