The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) issued a warning to a Chinese vessel they said was sailing unlawfully close to Philippine territory on Friday, January 17, having monitored the Chinese vessel for the past two weeks.
Footage from Jay Tarriela, spokesperson for the PCG, showed a warning being issued via radio from a PCG vessel while Chinese Coast Guard vessel 5901 can be seen close by.
Tarriela said the Chinese vessel was operating illegally off the Zambales coast, coming within 60-70 nautical miles from Philippine territory. Credit: Jay Tarriela via Storyful
