A Philippine Navy official said Wednesday the number of Chinese maritime militia vessels at Julian Felipe Reef has significantly decreased from the previous weeks. Philippine Navy Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos, Western Command’s spokesperson, said the latest air patrol found a “drastic reduction” in Chinese vessels in the area from a high of 135 to only 28.

PH Navy reports fewer Chinese militia vessels in Julian Felipe Reef. (2023, December 7). Manila Standard, p. A3.