Two Chinese fishing boats have reportedly been spotted near Aurora province, according to the Philippine Navy. Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, spokesman for the Navy on the West Philippine Sea, said they received reports about the presence of Chinese fishing boats on Monday night. Trinidad said the Navy has monitored the boats as well as the maritime traffic within the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

Lee-Brago, P. (2024, October 30). 2 Chinese vessels spotted near Aurora. The Philippine Star, p. 12.