Ayungin Shoal

Ayungin Shoal is a disputed area in the South China Sea claimed by both China and the Philippines, where the Philippines has stationed the BRP Sierra Madre to assert its sovereignty. The National Task Force - West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) denied claims that the Philippines sought China's permission for recent resupply missions at Ayungin Shoal, emphasizing the area is within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone as affirmed by the 2016 Arbitral Award.

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Last updated at April 22, 2025.

Recent stories about Ayungin Shoal

AFP completes routine resupply at BRP Sierra Madre, 7th consecutive success

On Wednesday, April 9, as the nation observed the 83rd anniversary of Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) successfully completed another routine troop rotation and resupply mission to BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal.
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AFP completes routine rotation to BRP Sierra Madre, sixth consecutive unimpeded mission

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) completed another routine troop rotation and resupply mission to BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal on Tuesday, March 4, without any incidents.
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19 Chinese vessels monitored in WPS; Beijing defends presence

The Philippine Navy reported on Tuesday that 19 Chinese vessels, including warships and coast guard ships, were monitored in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) throughout February.
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Philippine, Chinese officials clash over South China Sea claims at Munich Conference

During the 61st Munich Security Conference in Germany on Sunday, Philippine and Chinese officials clashed over their claims in the South China Sea.
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Tolentino urges Marcos, Teodoro to establish West Philippine Sea Command

Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino urged President Marcos and Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro during Wednesday's Kapihan Sa Senado forum to establish guidelines for a West Philippine Sea Command.
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Carpio urges unique provisional agreement for Ayungin Shoal

Former Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio urged that the provisional agreement between the Philippines and China for Ayungin Shoal should remain unique and temporary and should not be expanded to cover other features in the West Philippine Sea.
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Philippine forces complete fifth RORE mission at Ayungin Shoal without incident

On Friday, Philippine forces successfully completed the fifth rotation and reprovisioning (RORE) mission to BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal without any incidents.
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Philippine warships drill near Bajo de Masinloc amid Chinese presence

Three major Philippine warships conducted a unilateral exercise Friday in the West Philippine Sea to enhance crew efficiency and operational capabilities amid the continuing presence of China's so-called monster ship off the Zambales coast.
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Philippines, China agree to continue Ayungin Shoal arrangement

The Philippines and China have agreed to continue implementing an arrangement for the resupply and rotation missions at Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, as confirmed during their 10th Bilateral Consultation Mechanism meeting held on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
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Philippines expresses concern over Chinese coast guard near Zambales

Philippine security officials held a press conference on Tuesday, January 14, to address recent activities by the China Coast Guard (CCG) near Zambales.
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