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GMA Network
9 hours ago
- General
- GMA Network
PH Navy checking reports of Chinese fatalities in Bajo de Masinloc collision
Crewmen on the bow of China Coast Guard cutter 3104 can be seen deploying a fender just seconds before their ship rammed the PLAN guided missile destroyer Guilin while both ships attempted to block the Philippine Coast Guard patrol vessel BRP Suluan near Bajo de Masinloc on Aug.11, 2012. SCREENSHOT FROM PCG VIDEO The Philippine Navy on Tuesday said it is checking reports on supposed Chinese fatalities in last Monday's collision of People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) and China Coast Guard (CCG) ships in Bajo de Masinloc. 'Still checking,' Philippine Navy spokesperson for West Philippine Sea (WPS) Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad told GMA News Online in a message. Trinidad made the statement when asked for information after Senator Ping Lacson said that two CCG personnel allegedly died in the incident. "The WPS collision between a PLAN ship and a CCG vessel, while chasing a PCG vessel on a mission to resupply our fishermen near Bajo de Masinloc reportedly killed 2 CCG crew members,' the senator said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). 'While we are proud of a skillful maneuver by our PCG captain, we also mourn the senseless loss of lives of the CCG personnel," he added. Maritime expert, former US Air Force official, and ex-Defense Attaché Ray Powell said Chinese ships were conducting search and rescue (SAR) operations near Bajo de Masinloc. At least one CCG vessel and eight militia ships have been conducting SAR operations 15 to 25 nautical miles east of the shoal since yesterday afternoon's mishap with a (PLAN) destroyer,' Powell said. 'The damaged vessel, CCG 3104, has been automatic identification system-'dark' since before the incident,' he added. Trinidad told GMA News Online that the pattern of the Chinese vessels' movements hinted that at least one crew member possibly fell into the sea. 'These are patterns used generally when searching in the ocean, indicative of a man overboard situation,' he said in a message. GMA News Online has also asked for information about the supposed Chinese deaths in the collision from the Chinese Embassy in Manila and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) but it has yet to respond as of posting time. On Monday, the PCG and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) headed to the disputed Bajo de Masinloc to distribute assistance to local fishermen as part of the Kadiwa program. Several Chinese ships reportedly harassed Philippine vessels by using water cannons, performing dangerous maneuvers and shadowing. According to the PCG, People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) guided missile destroyer Guilin (164) and China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 3104 collided while they were attempting to chase PCG patrol vessel BRP Suluan. Video released by the PCG shows the CCG cutter with a crumpled bow, deeming it 'unseaworthy'. The Guilin's port (left) side bore visible damage and scrape marks. Meanwhile, the flagpole on the Suluan's stern was twisted in the near-collision— an indication of how close the PCG patrol vessel was nearly rammed by the 7,500-ton destroyer. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Monday maintained China's claim to the WPS, saying that it had to do what is 'necessary to safeguard our territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in accordance with the law.' 'The Philippines' moves seriously infringed upon China's sovereignty and rights and interests, and seriously harmed peace and stability at sea. These moves are of a malign nature,' the Chinese Foreign Ministry said. 'China urges the Philippines to stop the infringement and provocative activities at once and refrain from challenging China's firm resolve to safeguard our lawful rights and interests,' he added. Bajo de Masinloc is located 124 nautical miles off Masinloc, Zambales, and is considered within the Philippines' 200-nautical-mile exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Tensions continue as Beijing claims almost all of the South China Sea, a conduit for more than $3 trillion of annual shipborne commerce, including parts claimed by the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei. Parts of the South China Sea that fall within Philippine territory have been renamed by the government as the West Philippine Sea to reinforce the country's claim. The West Philippine Sea refers to the maritime areas on the western side of the Philippine archipelago including Luzon Sea and the waters around, within and adjacent to the Kalayaan Island Group and Bajo de Masinloc. In 2016, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague ruled in favor of the Philippines over China's claims in the South China Sea, saying that it had "no legal basis." China has refused to recognize the decision. — RF, GMA Integrated News
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First Post
12 hours ago
- First Post
Watch: China warship rams own ship while chasing Philippine ship in South China Sea
The incident took place near the disputed Scarborough Shoal while the Philippine Coast Guard was escorting vessels delivering aid to local fishermen read more A Chinese warship rammed into a vessel of its own coast guard while chasing a Philippine ship in the South China Sea, incurring heavy losses. Videos and photographs of the battered warship have gone viral on social media since the Monday mishap. Manila's Coast Guard Spokesperson Jay Tarriella said, 'The [China Coast Guard vessel] CCG 3104, which was chasing the [Filipino coast guard vessel] BRP Suluan at high speed, performed a risky manoeuvre from the [Philippine] vessel's starboard quarter, leading to the impact with the PLA [People's Liberation Army] Navy warship.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD What happened? The incident took place near the disputed Scarborough Shoal while the Philippine Coast Guard was escorting vessels delivering aid to local fishermen. Footage released by Manila captured a China Coast Guard ship and a significantly larger vessel, marked with the number 164 on its hull, colliding with a loud crash in the wake of the Philippine vessel. The spokesperson added that earlier on Monday, the BRP Suluan had sustained a water cannon attack by the Chinese warship, but was 'successfully evaded.' Here is a longer video capturing the collision between the PLA Navy 164 and the China Coast Guard 3104. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has consistently urged the Chinese government to respect the COLREGS and to approach these matters with professionalism, especially considering… — Jay Tarriela (@jaytaryela) August 11, 2025 What has China said? Meanwhile, the Chinese Coast Guard has acknowledged a skirmish at the South China Sea. Gan Yu, a spokesperson of the coast guard, said, 'The China Coast Guard took necessary measures in accordance with the law, including monitoring, pressing from the outside, blocking and controlling the Philippine vessels to drive them away." Monday's incident marks the latest in a string of confrontations between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea—a strategic waterway that Beijing claims nearly in its entirety, despite an international ruling rejecting the legitimacy of that claim. Over 60 per cent of global maritime trade flows through this contested region. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD With inputs from agencies
Calgary Herald
16 hours ago
- Calgary Herald
Video shows Chinese ships collide while pursuing Philippine boat in South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese navy vessel collided with one from its own coast guard while chasing a Philippine patrol boat in the South China Sea on Monday, Manila said, releasing dramatic video footage of the confrontation. Article content The incident occurred near the contested Scarborough Shoal as the Philippine Coast Guard escorted boats distributing aid to fishermen in the area, spokesman Commodore Jay Tarriela said in a statement. Article content Article content Video released by Manila showed a China Coast Guard ship and a much larger vessel bearing the number 164 on its hull colliding with a loud crash. Article content Article content 'The (China Coast Guard vessel) CCG 3104, which was chasing the (Filipino coast guard vessel) BRP Suluan at high speed, performed a risky manoeuvre from the (Philippine) vessel's starboard quarter, leading to the impact with the PLA (People's Liberation Army) Navy warship,' Tarriella said in a statement. Article content 'This resulted in substantial damage to the CCG vessel's forecastle, rendering it unseaworthy.' Article content At a later press briefing, Tarriella said that crew members aboard the smaller Chinese vessel had been visible in its front section just before the collision. Article content 'We're not sure whether they were able to rescue those personnel who were in front prior to the collision. But we are hoping that these personnel are in good condition,' he told reporters. Article content Tarriela said the Chinese crew 'never responded' to the Philippine ship's offer of assistance. Article content Gan Yu, a Chinese coast guard spokesperson, confirmed that a confrontation had taken place without mentioning the collision. Article content 'The China Coast Guard took necessary measures in accordance with the law, including monitoring, pressing from the outside, blocking and controlling the Philippine vessels to drive them away,' he said in a statement. Article content Article content Monday's incident is the latest in a series of confrontations between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, which Beijing claims almost entirely despite an international ruling that the assertion has no legal basis. Article content Article content More than 60 percent of global maritime trade passes through the disputed waterway. Article content Speaking at a morning news conference, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said the country's patrol vessels would 'continue to be present' in the area to defend, as well as exercise Manila's sovereign rights over, what it considers to be part of its territory. Article content The Scarborough Shoal — a triangular chain of reefs and rocks — has been a flashpoint between the countries since China seized it from the Philippines in 2012. Article content Earlier in the confrontation, the BRP Suluan was 'targeted with a water cannon' by the Chinese but 'successfully' evaded it, Tarriela's statement said. Article content
Borneo Post
17 hours ago
- Borneo Post
Chinese vessels collide while pursuing Philippine boat in South China Sea
This screen grab released by the Philippine Coast Guard shows the Monday incident between a Chinese Navy vessel (left) and a China Coast Guard ship. – Handout / Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)/AFP photo MANILA (Aug 12): A Chinese navy vessel collided with one from its own coast guard while chasing a Philippine patrol boat in the South China Sea on Monday, Manila said, releasing dramatic video footage of the confrontation. The incident occurred near the contested Scarborough Shoal as the Philippine Coast Guard escorted boats distributing aid to fishermen in the area, spokesman Commodore Jay Tarriela said in a statement. Video released by Manila showed a China Coast Guard ship and a much larger vessel bearing the number 164 on its hull colliding with a loud crash. Additional footage and photos released later by the Philippine Coast Guard showed the stricken Chinese vessel still afloat but with its entire bow crumpled inward. 'The (China Coast Guard vessel) CCG 3104, which was chasing the (Filipino coast guard vessel) BRP Suluan at high speed, performed a risky manoeuvre from the (Philippine) vessel's starboard quarter, leading to the impact with the PLA (People's Liberation Army) Navy warship,' Tarriella said in a statement. 'This resulted in substantial damage to the CCG vessel's forecastle, rendering it unseaworthy.' At a later press briefing, Tarriella said that crew members aboard the smaller Chinese vessel had been visible in its front section just before the collision. 'We're not sure whether they were able to rescue those personnel who were in front prior to the collision. But we are hoping that these personnel are in good condition,' he told reporters. Tarriela said the Chinese crew 'never responded' to the Philippine ship's offer of assistance. Gan Yu, a Chinese coast guard spokesperson, confirmed that a confrontation had taken place without mentioning the collision. 'The China Coast Guard took necessary measures in accordance with the law, including monitoring, pressing from the outside, blocking and controlling the Philippine vessels to drive them away,' he said in a statement. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not confirm or deny the collision when asked about it by AFP. Monday's incident is the latest in a series of confrontations between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, which Beijing claims almost entirely despite an international ruling that the assertion has no legal basis. More than 60 percent of global maritime trade passes through the disputed waterway. Speaking at a morning news conference, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said the country's patrol vessels would 'continue to be present' in the area to defend, as well as exercise Manila's sovereign rights over, what it considers to be part of its territory. The Scarborough Shoal — a triangular chain of reefs and rocks — has been a flashpoint between the countries since China seized it from the Philippines in 2012. Earlier in the confrontation, the BRP Suluan was 'targeted with a water cannon' by the Chinese but 'successfully' evaded it, Tarriela's statement said. Chna coast guard collide navy vesel Scarborough Shoal south china sea
Vancouver Sun
19 hours ago
- General
- Vancouver Sun
Video shows Chinese ships collide while pursuing Philippine boat in South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese navy vessel collided with one from its own coast guard while chasing a Philippine patrol boat in the South China Sea on Monday, Manila said, releasing dramatic video footage of the confrontation. The incident occurred near the contested Scarborough Shoal as the Philippine Coast Guard escorted boats distributing aid to fishermen in the area, spokesman Commodore Jay Tarriela said in a statement. Video released by Manila showed a China Coast Guard ship and a much larger vessel bearing the number 164 on its hull colliding with a loud crash. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Additional footage and photos released later by the Philippine Coast Guard showed the stricken Chinese vessel still afloat but with its entire bow crumpled inward. 'The (China Coast Guard vessel) CCG 3104, which was chasing the (Filipino coast guard vessel) BRP Suluan at high speed, performed a risky manoeuvre from the (Philippine) vessel's starboard quarter, leading to the impact with the PLA (People's Liberation Army) Navy warship,' Tarriella said in a statement. 'This resulted in substantial damage to the CCG vessel's forecastle, rendering it unseaworthy.' At a later press briefing, Tarriella said that crew members aboard the smaller Chinese vessel had been visible in its front section just before the collision. 'We're not sure whether they were able to rescue those personnel who were in front prior to the collision. But we are hoping that these personnel are in good condition,' he told reporters. Tarriela said the Chinese crew 'never responded' to the Philippine ship's offer of assistance. Gan Yu, a Chinese coast guard spokesperson, confirmed that a confrontation had taken place without mentioning the collision. 'The China Coast Guard took necessary measures in accordance with the law, including monitoring, pressing from the outside, blocking and controlling the Philippine vessels to drive them away,' he said in a statement. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not confirm or deny the collision when asked about it by AFP. Monday's incident is the latest in a series of confrontations between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, which Beijing claims almost entirely despite an international ruling that the assertion has no legal basis. More than 60 percent of global maritime trade passes through the disputed waterway. Speaking at a morning news conference, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said the country's patrol vessels would 'continue to be present' in the area to defend, as well as exercise Manila's sovereign rights over, what it considers to be part of its territory. The Scarborough Shoal — a triangular chain of reefs and rocks — has been a flashpoint between the countries since China seized it from the Philippines in 2012. Earlier in the confrontation, the BRP Suluan was 'targeted with a water cannon' by the Chinese but 'successfully' evaded it, Tarriela's statement said. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
