MANILA, March 23 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Saturday announced that the Unaizah May 4 (UM4), a civilian vessel contracted by the military, has embarked on another rotation and resupply (RORE) mission to the BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) in Ayungin Shoal on March 22.

"The AFP emphasizes that the mission is a routine operation aimed at sustaining and rotating military personnel at Ayungin Shoal. This particular mission was set up to ensure a full troop complement on board BRP Sierra Madre after one personnel needing serious medical attention was recently evacuated," AFP public affairs office chief Col. Xerxes Trinidad said in a statement.

"This RORE operation is again a manifestation of the AFP's resolve in rightfully and ...