On July 27th, the Philippines announced they conducted a resupply mission to Second Thomas Shoal. The civilian vessel, the M/V Lapu Lapu, carried the supplies and was escorted by the Philippine Coast Guard vessel, the BRP Cape Engano..The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs said the mission is the first conducted under the agreement reached by both sides on July 21st. The Department also said that the resupply mission occurred with "no untoward incidents" reported..China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not released a statement about the Philippines resupply mission.
On July 27th, the Philippines announced they conducted a resupply mission to Second Thomas Shoal. The civilian vessel, the M/V Lapu Lapu, carried the supplies and was escorted by the Philippine Coast Guard vessel, the BRP Cape Engano..The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs said the mission is the first conducted under the agreement reached by both sides on July 21st. The Department also said that the resupply mission occurred with "no untoward incidents" reported..China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not released a statement about the Philippines resupply mission.