MANILA, Philippines — Only 28 Chinese vessels remain stationed around Julian Felipe (Whitsun) Reef, the Armed Forces of the Philippine said.
AFP chief Gen. Cirilito Sobejana said in an interview with DZBB that as of 8p.m. Saturday, AFP Western Command reported that only 28 Chinese vessels are left in the reef — two of which are Chinese Maritime Militia Vessels, six are Chinese coast guards, and 20 are fishing boats.
Sobejano told reporters that the six Chinese coast guards are distributed in Pagasa Island, Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Reef), and Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal).
The fishing boats are also distributed in the same locations — two in Pagasa, ten in Ayungi…
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