The rotation and reprovisioning of troops conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines and its Western Command for troops stationed at BRP Sierra Madre (LS57) in Ayungin Shoal today, March 5. While in the mission, the two civilian vessels (Unaizah May 1 and 4) and their Philippine Navy and Philippine Coast Guard escorts were harassed, blocked, and blasted with water cannon by Chinese coast guard vessels.
Said dangerous maneuvers at sea that put the lives of Filipino personnel at risk were properly documented, adding to a long list of incidents of Chinese coast guard and maritime militia's illegal and irresponsible actions within our exclusive economic zone.
