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The Philippine Coast Guard on Tuesday said the essential supplies on BRP Teresa Magbanua in Escoda Shoal were at a critical level after Chinese vessels blocked the resupply missions.“Based on the notice to all mariners that the PCG released yesterday, highlighted the fact that there is a need for us to do a humanitarian mission to provide supplies on board BRP Teresa Magbanua,” PCG spokesperson to WPS Commodore Jay Tarriela in a press conference.
On Monday, CCG ships blocked two PCG vessels on a rotation and reprovisioning mission to the Teresa Magbanua in Escoda Shoal in the WPS.On Sunday, CCG vessels rammed and used a water cannon on the BFAR's BRP Datu Sanday near Escoda Shoal.Escoda Shoal is located 75 nautical miles or about 140 kilometers off Palawan and is within the Philippines’ 200-nautical-mile exclusive economic zone .
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