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BRP Sierra Madre

The BRP Sierra Madre is a Philippine Navy vessel stationed at Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, where it has been involved in several incidents with Chinese vessels over issues such as cyanide fishing and resupply operations. Philippine authorities emphasize that its presence and activities are lawful and conducted within the country's exclusive economic zone. The vessel has become a focal point in ongoing maritime disputes between the Philippines and China.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Mon, October 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM

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Recent developments on BRP Sierra Madre

Fri, October 31, 2025 at 5:26 PM

US, Philippines form task force to boost South China Sea response

The United States and the Philippines have established "Task Force Philippines" to enhance their joint response capabilities and re-establish deterrence in the South China Sea.

Mon, October 27, 2025 at 8:17 AM

Philippine troops drive away Chinese boats for suspected cyanide fishing

Philippine troops from the Western Command forcibly drove away Chinese fishing boats suspected of using cyanide for destructive fishing in Ayungin Shoal.

Tue, September 2, 2025 at 6:53 PM

Two CCG ships, 9 militia vessels surround Ayungin Shoal

Two China Coast Guard (CCG) ships were closely engaging two Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels, BRP Bacayag and BRP Malapascua, in Ayungin Shoal, according to maritime expert Ray Powell.

Tue, July 22, 2025 at 2:31 PM

WPS troops safe amid monsoon, supplies ample

AFP troops in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) are safe and secure despite rough seas and strong winds caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon.

Fri, May 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM

AFP denies China's claims on WPS resupply mission

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has refuted claims by the China Coast Guard (CCG) that it supervised or allowed a recent resupply mission to the BRP Sierra Madre in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

Wed, April 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM

AFP completes 7th incident-free resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) successfully completed another routine troop rotation and resupply mission to the BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal on April 9, coinciding with the Araw ng Kagitingan.

Wed, March 5, 2025 at 8:34 AM

AFP completes 5th resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal unimpeded

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) successfully completed its fifth consecutive unimpeded rotation and resupply mission to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal on March 4, 2025.

Tue, March 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Navy clarifies smoke at BRP Sierra Madre was fire drill, not pollution

The Philippine Navy clarified that smoke seen at the BRP Sierra Madre on Ayungin Shoal resulted from a routine fire drill conducted on February 28, not from harmful pollution as alleged by Chinese state media.

Mon, February 17, 2025 at 7:22 PM

PH asks China about Ayungin Shoal vessels

Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo questioned the substantial presence of Chinese vessels in Ayungin Shoal at the Munich Security Conference.

Fri, January 24, 2025 at 10:03 PM

PH completes resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal amid China's monitoring

The Philippines successfully completed a troop rotation and resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea without any untoward incidents, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).