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Shadowed by Chinese vessels, 'Atin Ito' coalition returns to El Nido
Shadowed by Chinese vessels, 'Atin Ito' coalition returns to El Nido
ABS-CBN News
Published Dec 10, 2023 06:06 PM PHT
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Updated Dec 10, 2023 07:53 PM PHT
MANILA (UPDATED) -- The civilian-led convoy that was supposed to bring gifts and donations to Philippine troops and residents in the West Philippine Sea is headed back to El Nido, Palawan.
MANILA (UPDATED) -- The civilian-led convoy that was supposed to bring gifts and donations to Philippine troops and residents in the West Philippine Sea is headed back to El Nido, Palawan.
The "Atin Ito" coalition announced on Sunday afternoon that they are headed back to El Nido as they are "erring on the side of caution" after being shadowed by Chinese vessels.
The "Atin Ito" coalition announced on Sunday afternoon that they are headed back to El Nido as they are "erring on the side of caution" after being shadowed by Chinese vessels.
"Atin Ito, in consultation with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), agreed to return to El Nido, Palawan after the constant shadowing of four Chinese vessels, comprised of two Chinese Navy ships, one Chinese Coast Guard vessel, and one Chinese cargo ship," the coalition said in a statement.
"Atin Ito, in consultation with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), agreed to return to El Nido, Palawan after the constant shadowing of four Chinese vessels, comprised of two Chinese Navy ships, one Chinese Coast Guard vessel, and one Chinese cargo ship," the coalition said in a statement.
The coalition said their primary vessel, the MV Kapitan Oca, was shadowed by Chinese vessels starting 3:40 p.m., south of Kayumanggi Bank.
The coalition said their primary vessel, the MV Kapitan Oca, was shadowed by Chinese vessels starting 3:40 p.m., south of Kayumanggi Bank.
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The convoy had started its journey to areas in the West Philippine Sea on Friday, with some 40 volunteers from the Atin Ito coalition joining the first leg of the expedition from Manila to Palawan.
The convoy had started its journey to areas in the West Philippine Sea on Friday, with some 40 volunteers from the Atin Ito coalition joining the first leg of the expedition from Manila to Palawan.
They planned to sail near Ayungin Shoal, where BRP Sierra Madre is grounded, but will head to Pag-asa Island to visit troops and residents there. According to the National Security Council, the convoy will then turn over donations to troops and residents in the Pag-asa Island, which will then be delivered to the BRP Sierra Madre in the next rotation and resupply mission.
They planned to sail near Ayungin Shoal, where BRP Sierra Madre is grounded, but will head to Pag-asa Island to visit troops and residents there. According to the National Security Council, the convoy will then turn over donations to troops and residents in the Pag-asa Island, which will then be delivered to the BRP Sierra Madre in the next rotation and resupply mission.
Earlier on Sunday, the Chinese Coast Guard used water cannon on a Philippine resupply convoy to Ayungin Shoal and also rammed civilian ship Unaizah Mae 1, according to Philippine Coast Guard Commodore Jay Tarriela.
Earlier on Sunday, the Chinese Coast Guard used water cannon on a Philippine resupply convoy to Ayungin Shoal and also rammed civilian ship Unaizah Mae 1, according to Philippine Coast Guard Commodore Jay Tarriela.
Tarriela, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, said in a post on X that the convoy comprising BRP Cabra and civilian ships Unaizah Mae 1 and M/L Kalayaan was met with water cannons and maneuvering by Chinese ships, endangering the lives of the Filipino crew.
Tarriela, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, said in a post on X that the convoy comprising BRP Cabra and civilian ships Unaizah Mae 1 and M/L Kalayaan was met with water cannons and maneuvering by Chinese ships, endangering the lives of the Filipino crew.
"M/L Kalayaan suffered serious engine damage. Contrary to China Coast Guard disinformation, [Unaizah Mae 1 was] rammed by CCG vessel," he also said.
"M/L Kalayaan suffered serious engine damage. Contrary to China Coast Guard disinformation, [Unaizah Mae 1 was] rammed by CCG vessel," he also said.
The incident on Sunday follows attempts by the Chinese Coast Guard to keep a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) mission to distribute fuel and food to fishers at Bajo de Masinloc (Panatag, Scarborough) off Zambales the day before. -- From a report by Jervis Manahan, ABS-CBN News
The incident on Sunday follows attempts by the Chinese Coast Guard to keep a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) mission to distribute fuel and food to fishers at Bajo de Masinloc (Panatag, Scarborough) off Zambales the day before. -- From a report by Jervis Manahan, ABS-CBN News
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