The Philippines withdrew its Coast Guard vessel from a South China Sea shoal that’s just lately been on the middle of tensions with Beijing.
BRP Teresa Magbanua “was compelled to return to port” from Sabina Shoal because of dangerous climate, depleted provides and the necessity to evacuate personnel requiring medical care, Coast Guard spokesman Jay Tarriela mentioned Sunday in a submit on X.
The Philippine vessel “will probably be in tiptop form to renew her mission” after it has been resupplied and repaired, Government Secretary Lucas Bersamin, who heads the nation’s maritime council, mentioned in an announcement earlier Sunday.
