Ayungin Shoal

Chinese Ships in Ayungin Shoal: Philippine Response and Regional Implications in the West Philippine Sea

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Chinese Ships in Ayungin Shoal

On December 14, 2023, the Western Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) confirmed the presence of Chinese ships in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. According to Commander VADM Alberto Carlos, there are five Chinese maritime militia vessels inside Ayungin, while four others are outside the shoal. Ayungin Shoal is a … Read more

Chinese Boats Harass Philippine Motor Launch Kalayaan in RORE Mission

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West Philippines Sea Conflict

This morning, at around 7:30, a highly alarming incident unfolded involving Chinese Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) targeting the Philippines’ Motor Launch Kalayaan. The event occurred during the execution of a rotation and reprovisioning (RORE) mission headed towards BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. BRP Sierra Madre is a Philippine-owned patrol vessel that upholds the … Read more