Phl, China vessels collide off Ayungin

Servallos, Neil Jayson; Ronda, Rainier Allan; Felipe, Cecille; Jaymalin, Mayen; Lee-Brago, Pia

Date

October 23, 2023

Author

Servallos, Neil Jayson

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Classification code

PS20231023_1

Excerpt

Chinese vessels executing “dangerous blocking maneuvers” collided with Philippine boats en route to deliver supplies to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal, according to the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea. NTF-WPS said Unaiza May 2, an Armed Forces of the Philippines-contracted supply boat, was on a regular rotation and resupply mission to the Filipino military detachment manning the Sierra Madre at 6:04 a.m. yesterday when it was blocked by China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 5203.

Citation

Servallos, N. J., Ronda, R. A., Felipe, C. S., Jaymalin, M., & Lee-Brago, P. (2023, October 23). Phl, China vessels collide off Ayungin. The Philippine Star, pp. 1, 4.