AFP: No signs of Chinese drilling in Bajo de Masinloc
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- MANILA – The Chinese research vessel spotted at Bajo de Masinloc, or Scarborough Shoal, in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) for as long as 28 days showed no signs of conducting drilling operations, a ranking Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) official said Tue...S1
- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday said the Chinese vessel that was spotted in Bajo de Masinloc for 28 days was conducting research and surveillance, but did not conduct any drilling.S2
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AFP: No signs of Chinese drilling in Bajo de Masinloc
MANILA – The Chinese research vessel spotted at Bajo de Masinloc, or Scarborough Shoal, in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) for as long as 28 days showed no signs of conducting drilli…
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No sign of drilling from Chinese ship lurking in Bajo de Masinloc - AFP
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday said the Chinese vessel that was spotted in Bajo de Masinloc for 28 days was conducting research and surveillance, but did not…
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Published Sep 15, 2026
What to know
- MANILA – The Chinese research vessel spotted at Bajo de Masinloc, or Scarborough Shoal, in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) for as long as 28 days showed no signs of conducting drilling operations, a ranking Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) official said Tue...S1
- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday said the Chinese vessel that was spotted in Bajo de Masinloc for 28 days was conducting research and surveillance, but did not conduct any drilling.S2
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