*The* Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) continues to call out the “illegal presence” of a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel near the Zambales coast.
In a statement on Thursday evening, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS) Commodore Jay Tarriela said CCG 3304 was spotted 105 to115 nautical miles from the coast of Zambales.
“In compliance with the directive from President Bongbong Marcos, the PCG, BRP Teresa Magbanua, continues to assert the Philippines’ sovereign rights in response to the illegal presence of the CCG 3304,” Tarriela said.

