No untoward incident in latest Ayungin Shoal mission under PH-China deal - DFA

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M/V Lapu-Lapu docks alongside BRP Sierra Madre during the rotation and resupply mission conducted by the AFP in collaboration with the PCG on 24 January 2025 at Ayungin Shoal. (AFP)

Metro Manila, Philippines - There were no untoward incidents reported during the latest rotation and reprovisioning (RORE) mission to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal, said the Department of Foreign Affairs.

The DFA added that the Philippine Navy and Coast Guard were able to conduct the mission on Friday, Jan, 24.

This was the fifth RORE mission conducted under the provisional agreement between the Philippines and the People’s Republic of China on Ayungin Shoal to avoid misunderstandings and miscalculations, without prejudice to national positions.

“It demonstrates that effective diplomacy plays a leading role in West Philippine Sea issues and creates pathways to innovative approaches that help manage the situation, without compromising the Philippine national interest,” the DFA said.

The Ayungin RORE deal was also a key discussion during the 10th Philippines-China Bilateral Consultation Mechanism (BCM) held in Xiamen.

“The Philippines views the latest RORE mission and the continued adherence to the understanding of the principles and approaches to such missions as substantial demonstrations of diplomatic and pragmatic cooperation in dealing with issues in the South China Sea,” the DFA added.