A Chinese Coast Guard vessel was spotted near Mindoro, Philippines on Friday morning as the Atin Ito civilian mission ship headed toward Pag-asa Island for its fourth supply mission. The Coast Guard vessel was observed at approximately 7:20 a.m. during the operation.
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MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese Coast Guard vessel was spotted in the waters off Mindoro on Friday morning as the Atin Ito mission ship, M/V Kapitan Felix Oca, headed toward Pag-asa Island for its fourth civilian mission. Atin Ito spokesperson Emman Hizon reported that at around 7:20 a.m., a China Coast Guard vessel bearing bow
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May 1, 2026, 06:06 PM UTC
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· click + to trackThe Armed Forces of the Philippines announced it will provide monitoring and coordination support for a civilian-led mission to Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea. Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, AFP spokesperson for the West Philippine region, indicated the military's involvement in ensuring safe passage.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines announced it would provide monitoring and coordination support for a civilian-led mission to Pag-asa (Thitu) Island in the West Philippine Sea. An AFP spokesperson indicated the military would help ensure safe passage for the civilian group sailing in the disputed waters.
A Philippine civilian coalition (Atin Ito) launched its fourth mission to Pag-asa Island ahead of the 48th ASEAN Summit, delivering a message that the West Philippine Sea should be defended as a zone of peace and solidarity. The mission represents political advocacy regarding regional maritime disputes during an important diplomatic gathering.
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