Filipino fishermen should continue their activities in the country’s exclusive economic zone as Philippine naval and air assets are keeping a close watch on the China Coast Guard’s “monster ship,” which was sighted near Lubang Island in Occidental Mindoro yesterday.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Cabra (MMRV-4409) is 'vigilantly' monitoring the illegal presence of a China Coast Guard (CCG) ship continuing to operate for the fourth day within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

The Philippines has accused a giant Chinese coast guard vessel dubbed the “Monster” of maintaining an “illegal presence” in its exclusive economic zone as Beijing ramps up activities in the disputed South China Sea.

The Philippines has deployed military and coast guard resources to monitor a large Chinese coast guard vessel in its exclusive economic zone, labeling the ship's presence as intimidation. Relations between the Philippines and China have strained due to frequent maritime disputes,

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Cabra (MMRV-4409) is “vigilantly” monitoring the illegal presence of a China Coast Guard (CCG) ship continuing to operate for the fourth day within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

The Philippines mobilised its air and sea assets in its economic exclusive zone after accusing China of intimidation with the deployment of a “monster” Chinese coast guard vessel. Manila raised an alarm over China’s deployment of the 12,

Malacaang expresses "grave concern" over the presence of China's so-called monster ship off the coast of Zambales, adding that the Philippines is actively challenging its presence.

Observers interpret the presence of the 165-metre vessel near Scarborough Shoal as a warning to Manila about its military ties with the US.