In yet another case of Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea, a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel blasted with water cannon and rammed a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) ship operating near Pag-asa Island on Sunday morning, Oct. 12. According to Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson on WPS Commodore Jay Tarriela, CCG 21559 directed its water cannon at BRP Datu Pagbuaya at around 9:15 a.m., hitting the Philippine vessel. Just three minutes later, at 9:18 a.m., the same Chinese ship rammed the stern of the Datu Pagbuaya, causing minor structural damage. No crew injuries were reported.

Boton, C., Romero, A., & Lee-Brago, L. (2025, October 13). China ship blasts Phl vessel with water cannon, rams Phl vessel. The Philippine Star, p. 2.