The Philippine Coast Guard says two of its ships were blocked by larger Chinese Coast Guard vessels on June 30. Read more at straitstimes.com.
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard accused China of shadowing and harassing two ships escorting boats on a resupply mission for Philippine Navy troops stationed at the Second Thomas Shoal in the disputed South China Sea.
“It appears that the Chinese Coast Guard vessels were exerting additional effort to prevent the PCG from reaching Ayungin Shoal,” Commodore Tarriela said, using Manila’s term for the shoal. “This is particularly alarming, as the Philippine Navy’s naval operation is solely humanitarian in nature. Despite this, the Chinese have deployed their warships, raising even greater concerns,” said Commodore Tarriela.Despite the encounter, the resupply mission for the BRP Sierra Madre was a success, and the Philippine ships returned to their respective areas of operation safely.
Filipino senator Risa Hontiveros, who has often spoken out against Chinese incursions in the South China Sea, urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr to raise the arbitral ruling during the United Nations General Assembly in September.
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