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China Coast Guard Ramps Philippine Vessel Near Palawan, U.S. Condemns

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 4:51 PM UTC · How we work

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China’s Coast Guard rammed the Philippine vessel BRP Datu Magat Salamat off Palawan.
The collision occurred at 11:13 a.m. on September 22, 2026 while delivering fuel to fishermen.
Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Jay Tarriela said the Chinese ship cut across the stern about 33 feet before ramming.
U.S. Ambassador Lee Lipton said the United States strongly condemns the Chinese Coast Guard’s deliberate ramming.

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China’s Coast Guard rammed the Philippine vessel BRP Datu Magat Salamat off Palawan.
The collision occurred at 11:13 a.m. on September 22, 2026 while delivering fuel to fishermen.
Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Jay Tarriela said the Chinese ship cut across the stern about 33 feet before ramming.
U.S. Ambassador Lee Lipton said the United States strongly condemns the Chinese Coast Guard’s deliberate ramming.