The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) says it monitored 48 Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea during July 2026. AFP officials report that from July 1 to 31, the military tracked 40 China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels and eight People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA-N) warships in and around several contested areas. These include Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, Escoda (Sabina) Shoal, and Pag-asa (Thitu) Island. The AFP spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad (Reserve), links the continued activity to Beijing’s ongoing presence in waters within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). One outlet notes that the July total is lower than figures reported in earlier months, but it does not dispute the composition and locations monitored during the period. The AFP’s account reflects its ongoing surveillance and reporting of maritime activity in the West Philippine Sea.
AFP says it monitored 48 Chinese vessels in West Philippine Sea in July 2026
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) says it monitored 48 Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea during July 2026. AFP officials report that from July 1 to 31, the military tracked 40 China C...
- AFP reports monitoring 48 Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea in July 2026.
- The tracked fleet includes 40 China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels and eight PLA Navy (PLA-N) warships.
- Locations monitored include Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, Escoda (Sabina) Shoal, and Pag-asa (Thitu) Island.
- AFP says the activity occurs while Beijing maintains a presence within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
- AFP surveillance covers the period July 1 to July 31.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Tuesday that a total of 48 Chinese vessels have been monitored in some West Philippine Sea (WPS) features in July.
8 hours agoMANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) monitored 48 Chinese coast guard and navy vessels in the West Philippine Sea in July, as Beijing continued to maintain its presence in waters within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). AFP spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad (Reserve) said on Tuesday that the military tracked 40 China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels and eight People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA-N) warships around Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, Escoda (Sabina) Shoal and Pag-asa (Thitu) Island from July 1 to 31. The July total was lower than […]...Keep on reading: AFP monitors 48 Chinese vessels in West PH Sea in July
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