Manila, Philippines. December 13, 2023: MV Kapitan Felix Oca in Manila Bay, flagship of the Christmas convoy in West Philippine Sea, a historic Atin Ito civilian-led mission that aims to bring supplies and Christmas cheer to fishermen and frontliners in Philippine-occupied territories, as Ayungin Shoal, Patag or Lawak islands of Kalayaan island group in Palawan. During a mass onboard, 2 Chinese military warships and Coast Guard forced the Filipino ship to abort its voyage. New tensions between Beijing & Manila over its sovereignty in its territorial waters. Credit: Kevin Izorce/Alamy Live News
Pictures of the MV Kapitan Felix Oca taken in Manila Bay on other dates, before these events which took place in the West Philippines Sea.
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Location: Philippines, South China Sea
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