During a routine patrol on May 5, 2025, the Philippine Navy’s BRP Emilio Jacinto was dangerously approached by two Chinese warships and a China Coast Guard vessel.
The incident occurred around 11.8 nautical miles southeast of Scarborough Shoal, an area within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) but claimed by China.
According to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Philippine Navy ship was operating alongside vessels from the...