The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said one of its ships challenged a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel that is more than double its size after the latter attempted to get close to the coast of Zambales on Saturday, April 5.<br /><br />Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG spokesperson for West Philippine Sea (WPS), said a CCG vessel with bow number “3302” was detected approaching within 83 to 85 nautical miles off the coast of Palauig town.<br /><br />READ MORE: https://mb.com.ph/2025/4/6/pcg-ship-challenges-encroaching-chinese-ship-double-its-size-off-zambales
