(UPDATE) MALACAÑANG on Tuesday said the Philippines viewed with concern the presence of China's "monster coast guard ship" in the Philippine waters, saying the government is actively challenging such incursions.

Speaking to reporters at the Palace, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has been "very alert" since the appearance of the Chinese ship.

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