Tensions flared anew in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) after Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels collided in Escoda (Sabina) Shoal during a resupply mission on Monday, Aug. 19. PCG ships BRP Bagacay (MRRV-4410) and BRP Cape Engaño (MRRV-4411) were en route to Patag (Flat) Island and Lawak (Nanshan) Island to bring supplies to troops guarding the Philippine-occupied features when they were subjected to “unlawful and aggressive maneuvers” by the CCG, according to the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS).

Sadongdong, M., & Antonio, R. (2024, August 20). PH, China coast guard vessels collide in EScoda Shoal. Manila Bulletin, pp. 1, 4.