A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel was "dangerously blocked" by a Chinese vessel near Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, escalating tensions anew in the West Philippine Sea. This incident comes as a separate Chinese research ship, the Zhong Shan Da Xue, which had previously raised alarms for allegedly conducting unauthorized marine surveys near Batanes, was spotted again on Tuesday off the coast of Zambales.

Kabagani, L. J. (2025, April 16). Bullying at sea: Chinese block Phl patrol vessel. Daily Tribune, pp. A1, A2.