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PCG hoping China will comply with arrangement in Ayungin
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) hopes China will adhere to the bilateral consultation mechanism aimed at de-escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea.
PCG spokesman Commodore Jay Tarriela stated that the Philippines remains steadfast in asserting its sovereignty and sovereign rights within its jurisdiction.
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. previously mentioned the government's commitment to de-escalating tensions following past incidents where the China Coast Guard obstructed resupply missions to Ayungin Shoal.
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has outlined conditions for resupply missions to the BRP Sierra Madre, requiring advance notification and onsite inspection of deliveries.
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The Philippine Navy (PN) has yet to observe concrete proof of de-escalation in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) despite recent bilateral talks with China.
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The Philippines and China have reached a provisional arrangement for resupply and rotation missions to the BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal.
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Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi affirmed that a recently agreed arrangement for resupply missions in Ayungin Shoal will be honored.
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The Philippines successfully completed a resupply mission to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal on July 27.
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The Philippines and China have established a new agreement to elevate their emergency communication mechanism in the South China Sea to the presidential and foreign ministry levels.
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