The Philippine Navy on Sunday stood firm that it has the right to maintain the decrepit BRP Sierra Madre , which is grounded at the Ayungin Shoal. Philippine Navy spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Roy Trinidad made this assertion in a Super Radyo dzBB interview, affirming that Filipino forces will make necessary repairs on the World War II era tank landing ship regardless of what China says.“Ito ay commissioned vessel ng Philippine Navy .
On Friday, PCG spokesperson for WPS Commodore Jay Tarriela also reported that China Coast Guard vessels intentionally rammed a Philippine Navy rigid hull inflatable boat despite informing the Chinese side about the humanitarian nature of the mission.The mission was to evacuate an AFP personnel member stationed in the Sierra Madre, who was sick and needed immediate medical attention.Trinidad said there were three crewmen who became ill, but they have since recovered.
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