Title:

 Palace concerned over China ships in Panatag

Author:

Alexis Romero

Source:

Philippine Star

Date:

 June 12, 2019

Description:

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang yesterday expressed concern over the presence of Chinese naval vessels near Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, which is off Zambales and well within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone. Earlier this week, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel reported seeing a Chinese warship, coast guard vessels and militia boats around Panatag Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.