The Philippine Navy on Tuesday said that troops stationed at nine of the country’s features in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) remain safe despite rough seas caused by weather disturbances.
“Yes, in our latest communication with our troops deployed in our nine features, they are fine,” Philippine Navy spokesperson for WPS Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad told reporters.
Philippine troops are stationed on the grounded BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal.
According to the spokesperson, the military personnel stationed in the WPS have enough supplies as they conducted a rotation and resupply mission on June 20.
“The sea has been rough. The winds have been above normal. But the overall condition of the troops to include those on BRP Sierra Madre, they are safe and they are secure,” Trinidad said.
Editor’s Note: This is an updated article. Originally posted with the headline “West Philippine Sea troops safe despite rough seas”
