SOUTH CHINA SEA (The Adobo Chronicles, Aquatic Bureau) – Despite tensions in the South China Sea over territorial rights between China and the Philippines, the Philippine Coast Guard says it is not worried about a Chinese attack on Ayungin Shoal, claimed by both countries as part of their respective territories.

The BRP Sierra Madre, donated by the United States from its World War II arsenal, stands guard at the Shoal to protect any foreign attack or invasion.

But the Coast Guard told The Adobo Chronicles that the reason for its confidence is because of the present condition of the Sierra Madre. It is a huge piece of floating rust.

The Coast Guard says China will not dare to attack the Shoal because its military might contract tetanus if they come in direct contact with the expansive rust of the Philippine ship.

The best China can do is to fire a water cannon at Philippine and other boats that try to approach the Ayungin Shoal.