MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has vowed to resist any efforts to forcefully remove the BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal in the disputed territory of the South China Sea.

AFP said it will equip Sierra Madre and all vessels of the Philippine Coast Guard as well as all Air Force planes and helicopters with high-powered sling shots manufactured in the country.

“We will not be intimidated by the Chinese Coast Guard’s use of water cannons like it used to drive away a PCG resupply boat last week,” an AFP spokesperson told The Adobo Chronicles.