DFA: Provisional PH-China Arrangement Reduces Ayungin Shoal Incidents
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported that a provisional arrangement between the Philippines and China regarding resupply missions to Ayungin Shoal has led to fewer confrontations in the area. This agreement is stated to not prejudice the Philippines' positions under UNCLOS and the 2016 Arbitral Award.
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