In a brazen act of aggression, the CCG obstructed the AFP's critical humanitarian rotation and resupply operations at BRP Sierra Madre (LS57) in Ayungin Shoal on June 17, employing physical attacks, bladed weapons, blaring sirens, and blinding strobe lights.
The China Coast Guard's coercive, aggressive, and barbaric actions during the humanitarian rotation and resupply mission at BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal on June 17, resulted in severe damage to AFP vessels, including their communication and navigation equipment.
CCG personnel were also caught on camera while brandishing an assortment of bladed and pointed weapons threatening to injure AFP troops.
The core issue remains the illegal presence and activities of China within our jurisdiction. The continued hostile behavior of the CCG is what escalates tensions in the area.
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – LtGen Arthur Cordura, Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, welcomed Vice Admiral Frederick William Kacher, Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, during his courtesy visit on June 19, 2024, here.
During the meeting, LtGen Cordura and Vice Admiral Kacher discussed the current security environment and reaffirmed their commitment to upholding rules-based international law to promote a free and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. They also discussed their progressive engagements in multilateral partnerships that aim to advance collective maritime domain security.
Statement of the Armed Forces of the Philippines on the Humanitarian Rotation and Resupply Mission at BRP Sierra Madre on June 17.
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City--The Armed Forces of the Philippines welcomed new officers with the graduation of Officer Candidate Course (OCC) Class 60-2024 on June 15, 2024, at Camp O'Donnell, Tarlac City.
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