Philippine Navy monitors Chinese carrier within maritime zone
A captured image of Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong passing through the northern coast of Luzon last April 22.
By: Manuel Mogato | Published: June 29 2025
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Manila – The Philippine Navy has been monitoring a Chinese aircraft carrier passing through the northern part of the country, towards the West Philippine Sea.
Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, a Navy spokesman said China’s carrier, Shandong, was escorted by several Chinese Navy and Coast Guard ships.
“Awareness sometimes would lead to us sending out a patrol to verify. Not in all instances do we do that,” said Trinidad.
“For the particular case of the Shandong, they were doing it under freedom of navigation. We were aware that they passed through our waters.”
At the same time, Trinidad also said the Navy is ready to secure oil explorations in the West Philippine Sea from any possible harassment.
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Earlier reports said the Department of Energy and Prime Energy hired drillship Noble Viking to conduct drilling operations at the Malampaya Phase 4 project.
Asked if the Navy will escort the drillship to ensure its safety from a foreign power that may interfere with its operation, Trinidad said:
“Your Philippine Navy and your Armed Forces are ready to provide security and protection to any effort by the national government to exploit the natural resources within our exclusive economic zone,” said Trinidad.
“We are prepared to provide protection to any other party that will be working with the Philippine government and to also provide security against any interference of any foreign power,” added Trinidad.
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