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(From Philippine Coast Guard) July 19, 2021 THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said its BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) issued a radio challenge and drove away a Chinese Navy warship spotted near the Marie Louise Bank in the West Philippine Sea on July 13, 2021.
The Marie Louise Bank is situated around 147 nautical miles from the coast of El Nido, Palawan.
In a statement Monday, July 19, 2021, the PCG said BRP Cabra followed the Chinese vessel as it moved away from the Marie Louse Bank.
As the BRP Cabra reduced the distance from the Chinese vessel to 500 to 600 yards, or around 0.3 nautical mile, the Chinese vessel reportedly sent a radio message, as follows: “Philippine Coast Guard 4409, this is Chinese Navy Warship 189. Please keep two nautical miles distance from me.”