Navy sailor evacuated from Ayungin after 10-hour China blockade

MANILA, Philippines – A Philippine Navy sailor suffering from a medical emergency at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal was flown to Puerto Princesa City on Friday, Oct. 9, after Chinese Coast Guard vessels obstructed his evacuation for more than 10 hours. Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson for the West