More intelligence funds sought after latest Ayungin water cannon incidentThis photo taken on Nov. 10, 2023 shows China coast guard personnel sailing aluminum hulled boats at Second Thomas Shoal in the disputed South China Sea. "This incident should push Congress to finally approve a higher budget for the intelligence funds for agencies that defend our territories. "We must also upgrade the capabilities of our Philippine Coast Guard and the Philippine Navy to maneuver past the Chinese blockade of our troops on Ayungin Shoal. This move occurred despite Ayungin Shoal being well within Manila's 200-nautical-mile exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The CCG last August also utilized water cannons against Philippine vessels delivering provisions to the military outpost in Ayungin Shoal.

Source: Philippine Star November 11, 2023 20:57 UTC