The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has tracked a total of 24 Chinese vessels operating in key areas of the West Philippine Sea from July 7 to 13, 2026.According to the latest monitoring report, this includes 21 China Coast Guard (CCGV) ships and three People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone.

Bajo de Masinloc recorded the highest number of monitored vessels with 13 CCGV ships, followed by Ayungin Shoal (4), Escoda Shoal (2 CCGV + 1 PLAN), and Pag-asa Islands (2 CCGV + 2 PLAN).

The PCG’s weekly monitoring efforts aim to track foreign vessel movements in the region, which is now referred to as the West Philippine Sea to strengthen the country’s territorial claims.This renaming aligns with the 2016 Permanent Court of Arbitration ruling that invalidated China’s South China Sea claims.The data underscores ongoing maritime surveillance activities and highlights the strategic importance of these waters for regional security.