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Ch research vessel, capable of underwater mapping, out of Ph waters
By J.Lo
“It’s worrisome because these Chinese research vessels have capability for deep sea mapping… there is possibility that they are doing this to support submarine navigation,” Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesman on West Philippine Sea issues Commodore Jay Tarriela said at press briefing.Chinese research vessel believed to be engaged in deep sea mapping to support submarine operations was escorted out of waters of Ilocos Norte on Monday.
Tarriela said Tan Suo 3 was first detected illegally conducting marine scientific research about 92 nautical miles off Burgos, Ilocos Norte on May 1.
He stressed that such activities pose serious threat to security, noting that deep sea mapping of seabed can be used to facilitate deployment of submarines.
On Monday, PCG said it deployed BRP Teresa Magbanua and aircraft to monitor and escort Tan Suo 3 out of country’s exclusive economic zone.
During operation, PCG observed manned submersible vessel, Shenhai Yongshi or Deep-Sea Warrior, approaching Chinese ship, retrieved it from water.
Submersible, designed for deep-sea exploration and scientific research, is capable of diving to depth of 4,500 meters.
PCG also reported recovery of unidentified yellow piece of equipment, could be part of instruments used by Chinese in their research operations.
As of 10 in the morning yesterday, Tan Suo 3 was located about 250 nautical miles off Burgos, outside Philippine EEZ.
Meanwhile, as conclusion of this year’s Balikatan exercises nears, Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of US Joint Chiefs of Staff, called Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Monday to assure him of Trump administration’s commitment to stronger defense alliance “rooted in shared interest and democratic values.”
Balikatan exercises end on May 9.
Joint Staff spokesman Navy Capt. Jereal Dorsey said Caine and Brawner, during call, “discussed importance of US-Philippines relationship, opportunities to increase bilateral and multilateral engagements and commitment to free and open Indo-Pacific region.”
“US-Philippines’ bilateral security partnership is key to managing emerging threats across Indo-Pacific region,” Dorsey said in readout.
Among last events of Balikatan was search and rescue drill off Zambales.
Philippine Air Force’s 505th Search and Rescue Group (SRG) teamed up with its US counterpart during exercise held in combat conditions.
Lt. Col. John Paul Salgado, Combined Joint Information Bureau of Exercise Balikatan 40-2025, said Filipino and US troops utilized their respective air assets and executed realistic search and rescue missions.
Utilizing Bell 205A and Super Huey helicopters, Salgado said PAF personnel performed helocast insertions and hoist extractions, with aerial security.
During search and rescue events, US C-130J located “survivor “and deployed survival kit, enabling seamless joint response by both Philippine and US forces.
Salgado said US Marine Corps V-22 Osprey conducted parallel search and rescue operation, highlighting interoperability and under post-recovery, while PAF’s S7 aeromedical team provided simulated in-flight treatment before transferring patient to ground medical personnel at Clark Air Base.
“These complex drills sharpened both nations’ readiness for life-saving missions in contested environments and vital role of 505th SRG in national and allied operations,” he said.
At Camp Aguinaldo from April 29 to May 1, Philippine, US, and Japanese military forces, along with civilian leaders, gathered for Balikatan 25 Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Tabletop Exercise.
Three-day exercise simulated powerful typhoon striking northern Philippines, requiring participants to synchronize logistics, coordinate emergency responses and overcome complex multinational challenges.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., meanwhile, has committed to further modernize PCG, citing its crucial role in protecting West Philippine Sea.
“In time of global instability and rising maritime tensions, we look to you, together with Philippine Navy and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, to stand ground in stormy seas and never waver in what is right,” the President said in his speech at oath-taking ceremony for 29 newly promoted PCG officers at Malacañang.
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