THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Thursday reported the presence of two China Coast Guard (CCG) and seven Chinese maritime militia vessels stationed outside Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) and two other ships positioned inside, monitoring access routes in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

Additionally, a People's Liberation Army Navy ship was detected about 50 nautical miles off the coast of Zambales.

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