China condemns the Philippines’ latest resupply mission to BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal, claiming Philippine vessels entered its waters without their permission.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1841666/inqtoday-ramming-of-ph-boat-appears-to-be-accidental-has-nothing-to-do-with-wps-issues-pcg

"It is imperative that the supplies be delivered to BRP Sierra Madre to support our soldiers stationed there."

Source: https://gazette.com/news/us-world/in-cat-and-mouse-game-philippines-resupplies-troops-in-south-china-sea-atoll/article_367cc08c-789c-542f-b44d-73a6180957df.html

MANILA, Philippines — Senator JV Ejercito defended his father, former President Joseph Estrada, from allegations he was the one who promised to remove the BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal.

Source: https://globalnation.inquirer.net/217783/ejercito-insists-no-promise-to-china-during-fathers-time-he-had-the-balls-to-fight-for-our-sovereignty

Over Ayungin Shoal, where the Philippine Navy’s BRP Sierra Madre is grounded to assert Philippine sovereignty, the PCG said that CCG vessel 5304 was still lurking about six nautical miles away.

Source: https://balita.com/pcg-monitors-fewer-chinese-vessels-in-disputed-waters/

The grounded World War II-era landing ship BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1827700/asean-members-must-come-together-for-scs-issue

The Philippine vessels were on a resupply mission to the BRP Sierra Madre, which is stationed on the Ayungin Shoal.

Source: https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/526665/china-cant-conduct-law-enforcement-operations-on-ph-waters-ntf-wps

This photo taken on August 22, 2023 shows Philippine coast guard ship BRP Sindangan (C) escorting civilian boats (L) chartered by the Philippine navy to deliver supplies to Philippine navy ship BRP Sierra Madre in the disputed South China Sea.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/news/news-world/why-is-south-china-sea-a-flashpoint-for-asia/