The Philippine Coast Guard has sent a new ship to Escoda Shoal, also known as Sabina Shoal, to replace BRP Teresa Magbanua.

National Security Adviser Eduardo Año on Friday said the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has sent a ship to Escoda Shoal as a replacement for the BRP Teresa Magbanua. "Actually, nagpadala na ang ating Coast Guard pero because of the weather kailangan mag-shelter muna,

For weeks, "lugaw" or rice porridge filled their stomachs and they resorted to drinking boiled rainwater as well as droplets from their

Tarriela said that the Chinese maritime forces, which asserted their presence in Sabina Shoal and harassed the Coast Guard flagship, did not retreat.

For enduring harassment and hardships while maintaining the Philippines’ presence in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Senator Robinhood Padilla acknowledged the crew of the BRP Teresa Magbanua. In Senate Resolution 1202,

BRP Teresa Magbanua’s return from Escoda (Sabina) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea is "not a withdrawal,” said the National Maritime Council (NMC) on