China’s ‘monster’ ship entered its 13th day lurking within Philippine waters, said Philippine Coast Guard Commodore Jay Tarriela on Friday,.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines accused China on Tuesday of intimidating its fishermen at a disputed South China Sea shoal, and normalizing an “illegal presence,” after Beijing sent its largest coast guard vessel into Manila’s maritime zone.

Philippines National Security Council spokesperson said Manila was surprised by China’s ‘increasing aggression’.

The National Maritime Council is urging the Chinese government to withdraw its'monster ship' from the Philippine's exclusive economic zone.