27/01/2025
BRP Cabra Vigilantly Safeguards Zambales Coastline Against Chinese Coast Guard Vessels
The BRP Cabra continues its steadfast efforts to prevent China Coast Guard vessels from approaching the coastline of Zambales. Currently, the China Coast Guard has been pushed back to a position between 90 and 95 nautical miles from the shore. This achievement is a testament to the vigilance and bravery of the men and women aboard BRP Cabra, who have shadowed the CCG at close distances while conducting hourly radio challenges to assert that the Chinese presence violates the Philippine Maritime Zones Act, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and the 2016 Arbitral Award.
Notably, CCG-3103 has replaced CCG-3304 this afternoon to maintain the Chinese illegal patrol, and it appears to be escorted by CCG-5901 or the "Chinese monster ship." For the first time, CCG-3103 employed a Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) to harass the Philippine Coast Guard vessel, attempting to deter proximity. The LRAD has been described by crew members as producing high decibel levels that can be painful and damaging to hearing.
Despite the harassment and the intimidating presence of the Chinese monster ship, BRP Cabra remains committed to its mission. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) continues to uphold its mandate of safeguarding the nation's maritime jurisdiction while striving to avoid provocation and escalation.
