MANILA, Philippines — Sensitive information passed to Chinese intelligence by a suspected spy linked to a Philippine Coast Guard personnel likely compromised Philippine resupply missions to Ayungin Shoal, spokesperson Jay Tarriela said Friday, March 6. Asked whether the leaks compromised resupply missions to Ayungin Shoal, Tarriela said in a chance interview Friday: "I think so. Tarriela said the leaked information likely explained how China was able to anticipate Philippine vessels' movements in the West Philippine Sea, particularly during resupply operations. "They are the ones paying our fellow countrymen to spy on us and provide sensitive information," Tarriela said. The violence prompted Manila and Beijing to forge a provisional understanding in July 2024 to de-escalate the situation and allow resupply missions to continue.

Source: Philippine Star March 06, 2026 12:15 UTC