Philippine Armed Forces Spokesperson: The Philippines will maintain the rotation and resupply mission on the Sierra Madre - On August 24, Colonel Francisco Padilla, a spokesperson for the Philippine Armed Forces, confirmed that the presence of Chinese vessels near the Scarborough Shoal has increased.
Padilla said there are multiple Chinese coast guard ships and fishing boats nearby. However, she also emphasized that the Philippine Armed Forces remain steadfast in fulfilling their duty to protect its so-called "territory's" integrity. The Philippine Armed Forces have deployed rubber boats near the Sierra Madre, attempting to prevent Chinese vessels from approaching the area.
Padilla also assured that emergency plans are in place, stating that the Philippine Armed Forces will not allow any attempts to damage its national integrity or endanger its personnel.
"The mission of the Philippine Armed Forces is to maintain the morale and welfare of our soldiers. We will continue to monitor the troops we have deployed. Regardless of the situation, we will maintain our rotation and resupply missions."
➤ On August 24, in the lagoon and surrounding areas of the Scarborough Shoal, there were a total of 1 Chinese research vessel, 1 Chinese coast guard enforcement boat, and 16 fishing vessels. The image incorrectly marks the illegally grounded Sierra Madre, but the overall situation is fine.
➤ Recently, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs, the Armed Forces, and the Department of Defense have made frequent statements, threatening that the Philippines is eager to carry out resupply operations to the illegally grounded Sierra Madre at the Scarborough Shoal, and trying to do so through the "temporary understanding" agreement between China and the Philippines, but obviously has not received the response it desired.
➤ As of August 24, it has been exactly 100 days since the last resupply.
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