Manila Bulletin
Tolentino tells DFA: Disclose details of PH-China Ayungin Shoal resupply deal
Senator Francis Tolentino urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to publicly disclose the details of a provisional agreement between the Philippines and China concerning resupply missions to BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal.
Tolentino emphasized the need for transparency in the deal, stating it should not be kept secret and must ensure the Philippines' sovereignty is not compromised.
The provisional agreement was finalized over the weekend by Philippine and Chinese officials following negotiations aimed at de-escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea.
This agreement is intended to facilitate the delivery of essential supplies and personnel rotation to the BRP Sierra Madre, a Philippine vessel intentionally grounded at the shoal in 1998.
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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 Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has rebuked China for its inaccurate statements regarding the recent agreement on resupply missions to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal.
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) hopes China will adhere to the bilateral consultation mechanism aimed at de-escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea.
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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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