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2 PCG ships escorting civilian WPS mission
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.
BRP Melchora Aquino departed Puerto Princesa for El Nido, Palawan, and is expected to arrive today, while BRP Malapascua has been pre-positioned in El Nido.
The Atin Ito Coalition plans to proceed with its mission, including a musical event near Pag-asa Island, despite recent aggressive actions by Chinese vessels.
The coalition aims to promote peace through music, as stated by convenor Rafaela David: 'What we bring is peace through music, not the language of war.'
Tensions escalated on May 25 when China Coast Guard vessels collided with two BFAR vessels during a routine scientific mission near Sandy Cay.
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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 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.
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