The operation began January 4 when China’s larger “monster ship” entered within 54 nautical miles of Capones Island. “We have been very successful in pushing back the CCG vessels,” Tarriela said ...

Each with 76-ton capacity, they poach endangered marine species. The monster’s presence off Capones Island terrifies Zambales fishermen, says Leonardo Cuaresma, president of Federated ...

CHINA COAST GUARD VESSEL 5901, nicknamed the “monster ship,” off the coast of Capones Island, Zambales on Jan. 4, 2025. — PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD THE PHILIPPINES on Tuesday said it views with alarm the ...

MANILA, Philippines — Two of the largest Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ships were deployed to shadow China’s so-called “monster ship,” which was last spotted about 77 nautical miles west of Capones ...

has been tailing the 12,000-ton Chinese patrol vessel since it was first spotted off the coast of Capones Island in the western province of Zambales on Saturday.

The Philippine media outlet Inquirer.net reported on Monday that the China Coast Guard (CCG) Vessel 5901 was sighted 100 kilometers (54 nautical miles) from Capones Island through Canada's Dark ...

It first entered the country’s exclusive economic zone on Jan. 1 and was spotted 100 km (54 nautical miles) from Capones Island. The monster ship was immediately replaced by CCG 3103, which left ...

CHINA COAST GUARD VESSEL 5901, nicknamed the “monster ship,” off the coast of Capones Island, Zambales on Jan. 4, 2025. — PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD MANILA – The Philippines said China’s deployment of its ...

The 165-metre (540-foot) "monster ship" was last located 143 kilometres (89 miles) west of Capones Island in Zambales province. Jay Tarriela, a Philippine Coast Guard spokesman, said "it doesn't ...

The Philippines said on Tuesday it was alarmed by Chinese coast guard patrols which are growing closer to the country's shore. Beijing claims most of the South China Sea despite an international ...