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Volunteers of Atin Ito and members of the media embark on the four main vessels at the Matalbis Port in Masinloc, Zambales for the second civilian resupply mission to the West Philippine Sea on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. The second civilian resupply mission aims to hand out fuel, food and other necessities to fisherfolk at the Bajo de Masinloc or Panatag Shoal.  Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News

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WEST PH SEA

Jervis Manahan

ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Volunteers of Atin Ito and members of the media embark on the four main vessels at the Matalbis Port in Masinloc, Zambales for the second civilian resupply mission to the West Philippine Sea on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. The second civilian resupply mission aims to hand out fuel, food and other necessities to fisherfolk at the Bajo de Masinloc or Panatag Shoal.  Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News " src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/171576403955420240515-atin-ito-resupply-mission-MT-3736.jpg" class="fr-fil fr-dib"/><figcaption>Volunteers of Atin Ito and members of the media embark on the four main vessels at the Matalbis Port in Masinloc, Zambales for the second civilian resupply mission to the West Philippine Sea on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. The second civilian resupply mission aims to hand out fuel, food and other necessities to fisherfolk at the Bajo de Masinloc or Panatag Shoal.  <em>Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News </em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA — Halfway through its voyage, the Atin &#x27;To Coalition on Wednesday said it has achieved its major objectives.</p><p>These include conducting a peace and solidarity regatta, deploying symbolic buoys and markers, and distributing fuel and food packs to Filipino fishermen.</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/5/15/pcg-pinoy-fishers-reported-littering-incomparable-to-marine-damage-by-china-1419">READ: PCG: Pinoy fishers&#x27; reported littering &#x27;incomparable&#x27; to marine damage by China</a></div><p>Early into the journey, volunteers deployed the buoys that bore their battle cry: &quot;West Philippine Sea, Atin Ito.&quot;</p><p>Several fishermen also received food packs and fuel from the volunteers.</p><p>The captain of one of the main vessels said he was elated to be part of the mission.</p><p>&quot;Masaya po kasi isa ako sa makaka-experience ng misyong gagawin dito... Kaya ako sumali dito kasi gusto ko magkaroon ng ambag sa ekspedisyon at gusto ko mabawi yung Scarborough Shoal,&quot; said Jory Aguian, captain of FBCA Paty.</p><p>(I&#x27;m happy that I get to be part of this mission... I joined because I want to help the group and I also want to reclaim the Scarborough Shoal.)</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="The second civilian resupply mission aims to hand out fuel, food and other necessities to fisherfolk at the Bajo de Masinloc or Panatag Shoal.  Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News" src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/171576400164720240515-atin-ito-resupply-mission-MT-3418.jpg" class="fr-fil fr-dib"/><figcaption>The second civilian resupply mission aims to hand out fuel, food and other necessities to fisherfolk at the Bajo de Masinloc or Panatag Shoal.  <em>Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Masinloc fishermen, who are most affected in the Scarborough Shoal disputes, also joined the mission to show solidarity.</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/5/15/-atin-to-mission-doing-best-to-bring-provisions-to-fishers-in-west-ph-sea-1512">READ: &#x27;Atin &#x27;To&#x27; mission &#x27;doing best&#x27; to bring provisions to fishers in West PH Sea</a></div><p>&quot;Ang takot, hindi mawawala yan. Pero sino ang higit na titindig at magmamalasakit dito kundi tayong mga Pilipino,&quot; said Joey Marabe, a fisherman.</p><p>(Fear will always be there, but who will stand and be compassionate for this issue if not us Filipinos?)</p><p>&quot;Ang panawagan namin, irespeto ang desisyon sa usapin ng karagatan,&quot; he added.</p><p>(&quot;We call for respect to the decision of UNCLOS,&quot; he added)</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Ramon Magsaysay awardee, fisherman Ka Dodoy Ballon, waves the Philippine flag and does the &#x27;W&#x27; finger sign symbolizing the West Philippine Sea during Atin To&#x27;s civilian mission. Jervis Manahan, ABS-CBN News" src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1715764188176441910433_876109944564263_860923354960773618_n.jpg" class="fr-fil fr-dib"/><figcaption>Ramon Magsaysay awardee, fisherman Ka Dodoy Ballon, waves the Philippine flag and does the &#x27;W&#x27; finger sign symbolizing the West Philippine Sea during Atin To&#x27;s civilian mission. <em>Jervis Manahan, ABS-CBN News</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>The “Atin Ito” West Philippine Sea mission earlier in the day dropped fishing buoys 14 nautical miles from Masinloc, Zambales to show China that the West Philippine Sea belongs to Filipinos.</p><p>The Philippine Coast Guard’s BRP Bagacay — where another ABS-CBN news team is deployed — escorted the convoy.</p><p>The PCG also sent a rubber boat to the bigger fishing vessels to check on the welfare of their members and staff, as well as other passengers on board.</p><p>PCG continues to monitor the area for Chinese presence.</p><div> </div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable" frameBorder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_x8n5BNJtVI?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" width="640"></iframe></span></div>

<p>Halfway through its voyage, the Atin 'To Coalition said <i>Wednesday </i>it has achieved its major objectives.</p>

Halfway through its voyage, the Atin 'To Coalition said Wednesday it has achieved its major objectives.

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Atin 'To says 3 major goals of civilian mission achieved so far

Jervis Manahan,

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Published May 15, 2024 05:47 PM PHT

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