China reveals Philippine Personnel secretly resupplying BRP Sierra Madre by posing as Fishermen

Personally, I think that these “Secret” Operations are being done by the Naval Special Operations Command (NAVSOCOM) of the Philippine Navy (PN) as this seems to fall under their Area of Responsibility.

Remember that the NAVSOCOM Troops were also the ones that were involved in an Altercation with the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) earlier this Month.

PH NAVSOCOM trains with the U.S. Navy SEALs:

NAVSOCOM recently conducted live-fire exercises with both the U.S. Navy SEALs and Australia’s Special Operations Command during Balikitan 2024:

Members of the Philippine Navy Special Operations Group, U.S. Navy SEALs, and Australian Operators with the 2nd Commando Regiment, Special Operations Command participate in a live-fire range during Balikitan at El Nido, Palawan, Philippines. …

U.S. Navy SEALs, Philippine Navy SOG, Australian SOC | Live-Fire Range Training

Balikatan 2023:

Philippine Sailors assigned to Naval Special Operations Units and U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators walk to cover during a bilateral over the beach training exercise in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines during Balikatan 23, April 26, 2023. …

Previously:

Philippines secretly reinforces ship at centre of South China Sea dispute

H/T: rhk111.