'Christmas convoy' asked to skirt Ayungin

by Franco Jose C. Baroña - Javier Joe Ismael - Aric John Sy Cua

Dec 10, 2023 12:20 am

THE civilian-led 'Christmas convoy' to the West Philippine Sea (WPS) was asked to skirt the Philippine outpost aboard the BRP Sierra Madre on Ayungin Shoal, the National Security Council (NCS) said, as Chinese ships massed in the contested area days before the convoy sailed.

Chinese vessels were also spotted along the Mischief (Panganiban Reef) even when this was not included in the itinerary of the 40 youth and student leaders and fisherfolk on board the MV Kapitan Oca that sailed on Friday.

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