The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said that the BRP Sierra Madre (LT-57) in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), will remain, despite calls by Beijing to have it removed. We are not moving LT-57 or the BRP Sierra Madre, it has been there since 1999. It is a permanent government post manned by our AFP personnel and it is there as a haven for our fishermen who would go to the shoal," Lt. Gen. Andres Centino said in an interview.

Cueto, F. E. (20212 December 7). BRP Sierra Madre to stay in Ayungin. The Manila Times, p. A9.