Philippines Achieves Milestone Resupply Mission in South China Sea Amid Tensions

The Philippines has successfully completed a crucial resupply mission to its troops stationed on a naval ship at the disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. This operation marks the first of its kind since Manila and Beijing reached a provisional agreement, aiming to ease the recent spike in regional tensions due to repeated confrontations at sea. The agreement was announced last week, following a series of incidents that raised fears of an escalation between the two countries. This development comes as a significant step in the ongoing disputes in the South China Sea, where sovereignty claims have long caused friction among neighboring countries.