The advance party for Atin Ito’s 100-boat convoy successfully breached the blockade of China Coast Guard and China Maritime Militia vessels surrounding Scarborough Shoal.
The vessels’ crews handed out fuel and food packages to Philippine fishermen operating around the shoal.
JUST IN: Atin Ito's advance party, which departed Masinloc ahead of the official civilian mission, has successfully breached China's blockade and got to Bajo de Masinloc.
They were able to deliver 1000 liters of fuel and 200 food packs. | via @JervisManahan
(?: Atin Ito) pic.twitter.com/iRGRBDlYcq
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