The Philippines Coast Guard shared a video that appears to show a collision and confrontation between one of their patrol vessels and two Chinese government ships. According to the video, the event took place near Scarborough Shoal,

The Philippine government has no responsibility over the collision of two Chinese vessels in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Friday. The China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 3104 collided with the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) ship

The Philippines is rejecting blame for the collision between two Chinese vessels near Scarborough Shoal earlier this week, an incident that took place as the China Coast Guard vessel involved was chasing a Philippine vessel delivering supplies to Filipino fishermen in the area.

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The Philippine Coast Guard’s BRP Suluan (MRRV-4406) pictured during patrol operations. On August 11, 2025, the vessel was on a resupply mission for Filipino fishermen near Scarborough Shoal when

MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is lodging a new protest against China’s conduct of dangerous maneuvers in the Scarborough Shoal —an action a Filipino civilian vessel was able to evade but ultimately caused collision between Beijing’s very own vessels.

According to Tan, Scarborough Shoal's importance also stems from a 2012 decision by Barack Obama's administration not to respond when China reneged on a US-brokered agreement with the Philippines ...

US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson underscored the importance of recent US Navy operations near the Scarborough Shoal, describing them as vital demonstrations of America’s commitment to freedom of navigation and the enforcement of international maritime law.