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The Philippines on Tuesday said it had successfully delivered supplies to marines aboard the BRP Sierra Madre, a dilapidated military outpost in the contested South China Sea, despite attempts by Chinese vessels to block the mission.
THE China Coast Guard (CCG) allowed Philippine vessels to push through with their Rotation and Resupply (RoRe) mission and deliver fresh provisions to Filipino military personnel stationed on board BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal on Tuesday for 'humanitarian' considerations, a spokesman said on Wednesday.
The Philippine Coast Guard says Chinese ships tried 'various ways for the vessels to be separated from the PCG'
THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday said the Philippines' exercise of its sovereignty over its maritime waters is 'not subject' to any country's approval.
Manila (AFP) Aug 22, 2023 - The Philippines said a resupply mission had reached a remote outpost in the disputed South China Sea Tuesday, despite attempts by Chinese vessels to block the boats carrying provisions for Filipino marines.