PCG keeps close watch on 2 Chinese vessels off Panatag
The Philippine Coast Guard shadowed two China Coast Guard vessels near Panatag Shoal in the West Philippine Sea during a routine maritime patrol on [date of incident]. PCG personnel monitored the movements and positions of the foreign ships within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone and followed standard operating procedures throughout the operation. No collision, confrontation, or damage was reported during the encounter. The incident will form part of official PCG reports submitted to national security and maritime agencies for further assessment, as regular patrols continue in the West Philippine Sea.