Philippines recovers suspected Chinese submarine drone

Chinese Coast Guard 'monster ship,' underwater drone enter Philippine waters

Philippine authorities are investigating the discovery of a suspected Chinese underwater drone and the presence of one of the world’s largest Coast Guard vessels, developments that are adding to rising tensions in the South China Sea. The region is the focus of ongoing disputes over territorial claims between China and the Philippines. On Monday, Dec. 30, fishermen near San Pascual in Masbate province discovered an unmanned underwater drone. Off…

Fishermen Capture Suspected Chinese Underwater Spy Drone

The yellow drone with the markings 'HY-119' was snagged about six miles off the coast in the Philippines.

Fishermen caught a Chinese spy drone just off the Philippines coast: officials

Philippines police inspect a Chinese underwater drone found off the coast in January, 2025PNPFisherman found a Chinese spy drone near the Philippines, officials said.The drone is yellow, torpedo-shaped, and labeled HY-119.China is clashing with the Philippines as it seeks to expand its influence in the South China Sea.Fishermen found a Chinese underwater spy drone off the coast of the Philippines, police said.The drone was discovered Thursday ar…

Tolentino wants probe into submarine drone found in Masbate

Senator Francis Tolentino is pushing for a Senate inquiry into the submersible drone that was discovered by fishermen off the waters of Masbate recently. Tolentino cited the potential serious concerns of its presence on Philippine maritime security and legal compliance. The senator said he will file a Senate resolution calling for a comprehensive probe into the incident “to explore the origins and implications of the drone’s presence” in the cou…

Fishermen Find Suspected Chinese Spy Drone in Central Philippines

This week, Philippine fishermen recovered a Chinese surveillance drone off the coast of Ambulong Island, well within the archipelago's internal wa...

Submarine drone found in Masbate

THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday confirmed the receipt of a Chinese sea drone after it was turned over by the Philippine National Police (PNP) stationed in the coastal village of Inawaran in San Pascual, Masbate, shortly after it was discovered by Filipino fishermen. The AFP in a statement confirmed the turnover of a remotely operated submersible drone from the PNP to the Philippine Navy. Initial reports said the sea drone w…