PCG: Reports on PH warship tailed by Chinese vessels unverified

(Photo courtesy of American defense and security expert Ray Powell)

By Gabriela Baron

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) clarified on Monday, Feb. 6, that reports claiming that Chinese vessels were tailing a Philippine Navy warship in the West Philippine Sea were “unverified.”

PCG Spokesperson Commodore Armand Balilo on Saturday said Philippine Navy’s BRP Andres Bonifacio was “monitored and tailed” by two Chinese ships, while the Philippine ship was conducting a “patrol and search mission” within the West Philippine Sea.

However, upon verification, PCG said the incident report that originated from a tweet of American defense and security expert Ray Powell has yet to be verified.

“The PCG communicates that the said incident report is unverified,” it said in a message. -ag

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