PCG aircraft challenged by Chinese air force, navy during patrol at Bajo de Masinloc

What was supposed to be a routine maritime domain awareness (MDA) flight turned into a high-stakes encounter when a Chinese military aircraft and warship challenged a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) patrol plane at Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea on Wednesday, March 18. (Video courtesy of PCG/Jay Tarriela)

READ: https://mb.com.ph/2026/03/18/pcg-aircraft-challenged-by-chinese-air-force-navy-during-patrol-at-bajo-de-masinloc

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