Day: August 12, 2023

Philippines Stands Firm: BRP Sierra Madre to Remain as Permanent Outpost in Disputed Ayungin Shoal

August 12, 2023

In a decisive move that underscores the Philippines’ commitment to protecting its sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea, the government has reaffirmed its stance on maintaining the BRP Sierra Madre as a permanent military outpost in the contested Ayungin Shoal. This declaration comes in direct response to China’s recent claim that the Philippines had […]