Tarriela said that the Chinese maritime forces, which asserted their presence in Sabina Shoal and harassed the Coast Guard flagship, did not retreat.

Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua has arrived at port in Puerto Princesa, Palawan from Escoda (Sabina) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea on Sunday,

The National Maritime Council on Sunday confirmed that BRP Teresa Magbanua has left Sabina Shoal, also known as Escoda Shoal, after finishing its mission there for five long months.

The 11 reported sighting of People's Liberation Army navy ships near Sabina Shoal is twice more than the four that were spotted the previous week, based on Philippine Navy data.

After spending five months in Sabina or Escoda Shoal, the BRP Teresa Magbanua, the largest ship of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), has reportedly left the disputed area in the West Philippine Sea.

Shoal has increased to a “record-high” 82, including 11 warships, 10 days after the BRP Teresa Magbanua left the area on

THE Philippine Navy on Tuesday logged the biggest number of Chinese ships seen in Escoda (Sabina) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) weeks after the Philippine Coast Guard pulled its biggest vessel from the disputed area.