MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines ramped up its surveillance efforts in the West Philippine Sea following the continued presence of the China Coast Guard's (CCG) so-called "Monster" ship within the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
National Security Council Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya confirmed the deployment of two Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels to monitor the movements of the CCG ship. Additionally, aerial assets from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and PCG have been mobilized to maintain vigilance over the area.
