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Atin Ito ship returning to Manila as China vessel shadows
The Atin Ito coalition's third civilian mission to the West Philippine Sea, featuring the first "Sea Concert for Peace and Solidarity" near Pag-asa Island, has been declared accomplished by mission commander Rafaela David.
Despite shadowing by Chinese vessels, including CCG 21549 at a distance of 4.2 nautical miles, and facing bad weather, the group proceeded with the concert within two nautical miles of Pag-asa Island.
Artists from various countries and the Philippines participated in the concert, which was described as a "love song" to the West Philippine Sea and its defenders.
The delegation also provided free fuel and supplies to Filipino fishermen in Pag-asa Island.
The mission's ship, M/V Kapitan Felix Oca, is now heading back to Manila, with an expected arrival time of 4 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025, despite slowing down due to offshore waves.
David stated that the mission was a "moment of triumph" and that their artists sang to resist, unite, and inspire.
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Two China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels are shadowing the Philippine civilian mission ship, the M/V Kapitan Felix Oca, as it sails towards Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea.
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has deployed the BRP Melchora Aquino and BRP Malapascua to escort the Atin Ito Coalition's civilian-led mission to the West Philippine Sea (WPS) from May 26 to 30.
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