Suspected Chinese rocket debris recovered off Palawan
Philippine News Agency
By Priam Nepomuceno
October 21, 2025, 3:38 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Navy (PN) said Tuesday it has recovered suspected Chinese rocket debris off Palawan during maritime operations in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) over the weekend.
In a press briefing in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, PN spokesperson Capt. Marissa Martinez said the debris, described as metallic and marked with a Chinese flag, was recovered by BRP Lolinato To-Ong (PG-902) in the waters of Bataraza on Sunday.
She said BRP Lolinato To-Ong, one of PN's missile boats, recovered the debris at "approximately 12.17 nautical miles southeast of (Barangay) Rio Tuba, Bataraza, Palawan."
The object was transported to Puerto Princesa City for documentation, assessment, and disposition in coordination with concerned authorities.
BRP Lolito To-Ong was also instrumental in the recovery of an estimated PHP19.2 million worth of suspected marijuana found floating in the waters of Sabina Shoal on Saturday. (PNA)
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