"On Sunday, Philippine fishing and coast guard vessels were in waters off Philippine-controlled Pag-asa Island, also called Thitu Island, located among the Spratly Islands west of Manila. Chinese coast guard and maritime militia ships then entered the area, with one firing a water cannon at a Philippine government vessel. Minutes later, the same Chinese ship rammed into the stern of the Philippine ship, causing minor structural damage. No injuries were reported."
"PCG and BFAR Stand Firm Against Chinese Bullying and Aggressive Actions in Pag-asaThe Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) have reaffirmed their strong commitment to protecting Filipino fishermen in the Kalayaan Island Group,... pic.twitter.com/okA55L9oWs- Jay Tarriela (@jaytaryela) October 12, 2025 Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Jay Tarriela posted video footage of the incidents. He called China's tactics "bullying tactics and aggressive actions," adding the Philippines would "not be intimidated or driven away.""
Chinese coast guard and maritime militia ships engaged Philippine fishing and coast guard vessels near Pag-asa (Thitu) Island in the Spratly archipelago. One Chinese ship fired a water cannon at a Philippine government vessel and later rammed its stern, causing minor structural damage; no injuries were reported. The Philippines has accused China of increasingly aggressive actions to assert control over the South China Sea, a strategic waterway rich in resources and trade. Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Jay Tarriela posted video footage and described the maneuvers as "bullying tactics and aggressive actions," saying the Philippines would "not be intimidated or driven away." Prior incidents have produced serious accidents.
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