Philippine Coast Guard vows to ‘drive away’ Chinese militia vessels in Iroquois Reef

A cluster of Chinese vessels is seen at Del Pilar (Iroquois) Reef on June 30. Pilots who took this photo noted that while they appeared to be fishing boats, they just lingered in the area and hardly engaged in any fishing activity. — AFP

MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): The Philippine Coast Guard will intensify patrols to “drive away” the suspected Chinese maritime militia vessels spotted off the Iroquois Reef and Sabina Shoal within the country’s exclusive economic zone in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

This pronouncement was made by PCG spokesperson for WPS affairs Commodore Jay Tarriela.