From 42 last week, the number of vessels of the Chinese Maritime Militia lurking off Pag-Asa Island has gone down to 15, based on the latest Maritime Domain Awareness flight over the West Philippine Sea on Thursday, the Philippine Coast Guard said Friday. The PCG said it conducted an aerial surveillance over Pag-asa, Ayungin Shoal and Sabina Shoal where significant numbers of foreign-flagged vessels, including Chinese militia and People’s Liberation Army Navy and Chinese Coast Guard vessels, had been previously observed.

Ayeng, R. (2023, March 11). Chinese ships in WPS down to 15. Daily Tribune, p. A6.