PH pushes through with resupply mission despite China's aggression

The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) stated that the Philippines will not be deterred by China's threats in the West Philippine Sea.

A Filipino supply vessel, Unaizah May 4 (UM4), sustained significant damage from water cannon blasts by two Chinese Coast Guard vessels near the Ayungin Shoal.

The crew members of UM4 were also injured during the incident while attempting to deliver supplies to Filipino troops stationed at BRP Sierra Madre.

Despite the harassment, the NTF-WPS confirmed that the rotation and resupply mission was successfully completed.

The NTF-WPS condemned China's actions as unprovoked aggression and dangerous maneuvers that risk Filipino lives and cause property damage within the Philippine exclusive economic zone.

The task force stated that China's behavior demonstrates a disregard for international law and reasonable restraint, contradicting its claims of peace and dialogue.

National Security Adviser Eduardo Año will meet with the National Security Cluster on March 25 to craft recommendations for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. regarding the incident.