Despite some Chinese harassment, the Philippines on Friday successfully resupplied its troops manning the BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57), which is stationed at Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). This was reported by the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) in a statement to reporters. The…
ARMED Forces of the Philippines chief, Gen. Romeo Brawner, is considering giving the grounded BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal a facelift as part of efforts to improve the living conditions of soldiers who have been protecting the country s territory amid Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
(UPDATE) ARMED Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. is considering giving the grounded BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal a facelift as part of efforts to improve the living conditions of soldiers who have been protecting the country s territory amid Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). We have the right to repair our [BRP Sierra Madre] vessel and make sure it is habitable for our soldiers, said Brawner.The Ayungin Shoal, however, is only one of nine islands where Philippine structures have been put up. The other eight are: the islands of Parola, Pagasa, Kota, Panata, Likas, Law, and Patag, and Rizal Reef.
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.