The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) successfully completed a resupply mission for the troops stationed aboard the BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal on 8 September 2023. This operation was supported by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and marked the third resupply mission in five weeks.
Despite facing harassment and dangerous maneuvers from four vessels of the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) and four Chinese Maritime Militia (CMM) vessels during the mission, the PCG successfully delivered much-needed supplies to the troops. Commodore Jay Tarriela highlighted that the PCG’s two 44-meter vessels, BRP Cabra and BRP Sindangan, provided essential escort support throughout the operation.
The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) condemned the illegal activities of the CCG and CMM, reaffirming the legitimacy of the Philippine government’s operations in its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) under international law. Armed Forces spokesperson Col. Medel Aguilar emphasized the mission’s success as a demonstration of the Philippines’ resolve to assert its sovereignty and support its military personnel.
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