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Philippines and China Trade Blame Over South China Sea Vessel Collision
China Coast Guard vessel CCG-21585 struck BFAR ship BRP Datu Magat Salamat at 11:13 a.m. during a fuel run for fishermen about 54 nautical miles off Palawan.
World · 23 sources · Sep 18, 2026Read it
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The Philippine Coast Guard is the third armed uniformed service of the country attached to the Philippines' Department of Transportation, tasked primarily with enforcing laws within Philippine waters, conducting maritime security operations, safeguarding life and property at sea, and protecting marine environment and resources; similar to coast guard units around the world. In case of a declaration of war, the Coast Guard shall also serve as an attached service of the Department of National Defense.
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