Majority of Chinese ships leave Ayungin

by Francisco Tuyay - Catherine S. Valente

Mar 09, 2024 12:27 am

MOST of the Chinese vessels that took part in last Tuesday's harassment of Philippine ships on a resupply mission in Ayungin Shoal had left, a ranking Philippine Navy officer said Friday.

Western Command Commander Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos said only one China Coast Guard (CCG) and two militia ships remained near Ayungin on Thursday, down from the 26 vessels last Tuesday.

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