BRP Sierra Madre

The BRP Sierra Madre is an old warship deliberately grounded by the Philippines in 1999 to assert sovereignty over Ayungin Shoal in the South China Sea. Since July 2024, Philippine troops have successfully conducted seven consecutive resupply missions without interference from Chinese vessels, marking a significant improvement in bilateral relations following earlier confrontations. These missions are crucial for maintaining Filipino presence and upholding national interests in disputed waters.

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Last updated at April 22, 2025.

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Philippine troops at West Philippine Sea features safe despite bad weather

The Philippine Navy reported on Tuesday that military personnel manning nine features in the West Philippine Sea, including those aboard BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal, are safe despite recent bad weather caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon.
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AFP rejects China’s claims on Ayungin Shoal resupply mission

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday dismissed China Coast Guard claims regarding a recent rotation and resupply mission near BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal.
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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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Philippine Navy conducts fire drill on BRP Sierra Madre, denies environmental damage

Smoke seen from the BRP Sierra Madre on Ayungin Shoal was due to a fire drill conducted by the Philippine Navy as part of regular operational exercises on February 28.
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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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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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AFP completes Christmas mission, boosts troop morale near disputed islands

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) completed its rotation and reprovisioning mission from December 3 to 14, delivering Christmas supplies and Noche Buena packages to troops stationed at nine island features in the West Philippine Sea.
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AFP completes rotation and resupply mission at Ayungin Shoal without incidents

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) completed a recent rotation and resupply mission to BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal on November 14 without any incidents.
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AFP, PCG complete Ayungin Shoal resupply without incident

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) successfully completed their resupply mission for the BRP Sierra Madre stationed at Ayungin Shoal on September 26 without interference from Chinese vessels.
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