Philippine Coast Guard joins Rim of the Pacific exercise for the first time; captain gives exclusive VOA interview reviewing the incident of Chinese vessels colliding with each other

This video reports on the Philippine Coast Guard's first-ever participation in the 2026 Rim of the Pacific exercise. The video interviews patrol vessel captain Jomark Ang, who looks back on an incident in August 2025 in which a Chinese coast guard ship collided with a Chinese naval vessel in the waters near Huangyan Island in the South China Sea. During the incident, Captain Ang piloted the Philippine patrol boat to a successful escape and caused the Chinese vessels to collide with each other. Philippine officials released footage of the accident, saying it was triggered by the Chinese side obstructing a resupply operation for Philippine fishermen.

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We are the first time military ships come to China's lines and overseas. That is, the first time military ships come, this time military ships come to participate.

Patrol vessel captain Jomark Ang told us that the appearance of the Philippine Coast Guard at the 2026 Rim of the Pacific exercise set many first-ever records.

This is the topmost bridge of the patrol vessel, with the best field of view.

When the Philippine captain was commanding in the South China Sea, this was the position he sat in.

While touring the bridge, we discovered that Captain Jomark Ang actually has a resounding reputation in the coast guard world.

This refers to a thrilling standoff in August 2025 in the waters near Huangyan Island in the South China Sea.

At the time, a Chinese coast guard ship, while chasing a Philippine patrol boat, collided violently with another Chinese naval vessel.

It turns out that the one piloting the Philippine patrol boat at the time was Captain Jomark Ang.

His seamanship earned him a legendary reputation. Faced with encirclement by Chinese navy and coast guard ships far larger than his own vessel, he not only broke free successfully, but also caused the Chinese side to crash into itself.

We cannot do it, but this will not stop us from, of course, protecting our rights.

Philippine officials released footage of the accident at the time and said the accident was triggered by the Chinese side obstructing a resupply operation for Philippine fishermen.

We are there possessing our rights, protecting our nation.

So we are not agitated; we have been helping and protecting our level.