LuzonNTF-WPS: Chinese militia vessel, 22 sampans intruded into Kota Island waters
The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea condemned the entry of a Chinese maritime militia vessel and 22 sampans into the territorial sea of Kota Island in Kalayaan, Palawan, on Oct. 9, Philstar and GMA News reported. The vessels allegedly fished without authorization and dumped waste. The task force said the mothership encircled Coast Guard boats before all Chinese vessels left. The same vessel deployed 24 sampans there on Sept. 28.
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- Inquirer โ Tarriela: Chinese ships off Kota Island a โcoordinated militia opโ
- Inquirer โ Same Chinese militia vessel returns to Kota Island after 11 days
- GMA News โ NTF-WPS condemns Chinese militia vessel's intrusion near Kota Island
- Philstar โ Chinese militia vessel, 22 sampans intrude into Palawan waters