00:00 The National Security Council says it does not support a planned civilian resupply mission
00:06 to Ayungin Shoal on December 5.
00:08 NSC spokesperson Jonathan Malaya says the council supports the intent of the Aten-Ito
00:13 coalition in principle but says the plan is ill-advised at this time given heightened
00:18 tensions between the Philippines and China.
00:20 Malaya refers to the plan of Aten-Ito, a coalition wanting to embark on a civilian convoy to
00:26 bring supplies to the BRP Sierra Madre on Ayungin Shoal.
00:29 Instead, Malaya reiterates an earlier suggestion for the convoy to visit other features in
00:34 the West Philippine Sea instead, including Pagasa Island where there is a Filipino community
00:39 and where Philippine soldiers are stationed.
00:42 This as Chinese vessels have routinely harassed and tried to block Philippine resupply missions
00:46 to the BRP Sierra Madre.
00:48 (upbeat music)
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