West PH Sea logs increase in Chinese ships to 36 this week – AFP

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 36 Chinese vessels were monitored at key features in the West Philippine Sea this week, up from 27 ships recorded last week, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Tuesday. AFP spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinindad, who now serves as a reservist, said the ships were tracked from May 19 to May 25 across four areas: Panatag Shoal, Ayungin Shoal, Escoda Shoal, and Pag-asa Island. “We do not speculate on their presence, why they are there. What is important is that their presence is still illegal,” he […]... Keep on reading: West PH Sea logs increase in Chinese ships to 36 this week – AFP

Original source: Philippine Daily Inquirer