The attempt to resupply came a day after #ChineseVessels rammed and pummeled a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (#BFAR) ship with #WaterCannons to disrupt a mission to aid fishermen and bring supplies to the #BRPTeresaMagbanua, which has been parked at the shoal since April amid the continued presence of #ChineseMilitia and suspected reclamation activities. #WestPHSea #EscodaShoal

No letup: Chinese vessels block #PCG ships at Escoda
https://www.inquirer.net/411913/no-letup-chinese-vessels-block-pcg-ships-at-escoda/#ixzz8k4BCyrdM

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (#BFAR) reported that a gray helicopter with Chinese markings was seen in the area.

“This is the first time na mayroon tayong nakita na Chinese aircraft patrolling over the airspace of #BajoDeMasinloc in the recent time,” said #PCG Commodore Jay Tarriela. #Philippines #WestPHSea #China

Chinese aircraft spotted over #ScarboroughShoal
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/226565/fwd-china-aircraft-in-scs

It took #BFAR’s vessel up to 2 hours to break free from the blocking Chinese vessels and proceed to the #BajoDeMasinloc to distribute aid to 44 Filipino fishing boats moored there.

The #BRPDatuSanday then anchored 200 meters from the shoreline of Bajo de Masinloc, the nearest it has reached since its rotational deployment. #WestPHSea #Philippines

#China again tries to block PH vessel on resupply mission to Bajo de Masinloc
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/898506/china-again-tries-to-block-ph-vessel-on-resupply-mission-to-bajo-de-masinloc/story/