5 versus 11: PH makes it past China’s blocking tactics and into Ayungin Shoal

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This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. While only 11 Chinese ships conducted ‘dangerous maneuvers’ and actively tried to block five Philippine ships en route to Ayungin Shoal on a resupply mission to the BRP Sierra Madre, over 38 Chinese ships – from their coast guard, maritime militia, and even their navy – were monitored in the area ABOARD THE BRP MELCHORA AQUINO – The morning sun barely had enough time to familiarize itself with the BRP Cabra, BRP Sindangan, and BRP Melchora Aquino when, at around 6:30 am on...