The Red Line: Philippines’ Contingency Plan if China Moves to Tow the BRP Sierra Madre A lone, rusting ship, the BRP Sierra Madre, sits grounded on Ayungin Shoal—a symbol of Philippine sovereignty and the frontline of a looming crisis. Recently, a Chinese naval tugboat was spotted maneuvering dangerously close, a move analysts see as a direct probe … Continue reading If China Tow Away Philippines’ BRP Sierra Madre From Ayungin Shoal