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The CCG has been pushed back to a position between 90 and 95 nautical miles from the shore.

- - With Pia Lee-Brago

The CCG has been pushed back to a position between 90 and 95 nautical miles from the shore. "This achievement is a testament to the vigilance and bravery of the men and women aboard BRP Cabra," Tarriela said, adding that the crew has been conducting hourly radio challenges to assert that the Chinese presence violates the Philippine Maritime Zones Act, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the 2016 Arbitral Award.

The PCG official confirmed that CCG-3103 replaced CCG-3304 in the area, maintaining what he described as an "illegal patrol."

The vessel appeared to be escorted by CCG-5901, also known as the Chinese monster ship.

The PCG said it continues to uphold its mandate to safeguard the country's maritime jurisdiction while striving to avoid provocation and escalation.

PCG denounces China's 'new order' The PCG has denounced China for imposing a "new order" in maritime areas outside its jurisdiction, following threats made by the CCG against a Philippine patrol vessel within the country's exclusive economic zone.