The Philippine government has condemned what it described as “unlawful and aggressive maneuvers” by the China Coast Guard (CCG) against Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels in the West Philippine Sea on Monday, which resulted in significant damage to two PCG ships. Jonathan Malaya, spokesperson for the National Task Force on the West Philippine Sea, said the CCG’s actions near Escoda (Sabina) Shoal led to the collisions that caused structural damage to the BRP Bagacay and the BRP Cape Engaño. Malaya reported that the Cape Engaño was struck by CCG vessel 3104 at approximately 3:24 a.m. while navigating roughly 23 nautical miles southeast of Escoda Shoal.

Kabagani, L. J. (2024, August 20). Chinese vessels ram, damage 2 PCG ships. Daily Tribune, pp. A1, A2.