West Philippine Sea – Atin Ito | |
Formation | 2023 |
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Type | Non-governmental coalition |
Purpose | Support for Philippine sovereignty claims in the South China Sea dispute |
Location |
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Methods | Convoy of boats, deployment of buoys in the contested areas, delivery of supplies to Filipino soldiers and fishers |
The West Philippine Sea – Atin Ito (transl. West Philippines Sea – It is Ours) is a civilian-led initiative to deliver donated goods to Filipino troops stationed in the Spratly Islands, a feature claimed by several countries including the Philippines and China. The organization supports the Philippines' sovereignty claims in the South China Sea.