Philippines challenges China, delivers supplies to troops in Ayungin Shoal

MANILA – The Philippines effectively defied China’s provocative moves and warnings to cease sending supplies to Filipino soldiers stationed at Second Thomas Shoal, also known as Ayungin Shoal, an atoll in the Spratly Islands of the South China Sea, 105 nautical miles west of Palawan.

Philippines ‘deeply concerned’ about Chinese activity in South China Sea

CHINA’S REPORTED harassment of the Philippine coast guard near contested territory in the South China Sea is “irresponsible,” the U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines said.