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Philippine Coast Guard Confronts Chinese Research Vessel

Last Updated on October 2, 2026 by Jeff Tomas MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard recently confronted a Chinese research ship loitering in strategically important northern waters. This tense maritime standoff occurred near the Batanes islands, a vital archipelago located between Luzon and Taiwan. Manila quickly deployed its largest coastguard ship, the BRP Teresa Magbanua, […] The post Philippine…

Philippine Coast Guard Confronts Chinese Research Vessel

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