Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated that the long-standing arrangement for rotation and resupply missions to the BRP Sierra Madre does not compromise the Philippines' position or require permission from Beijing.

The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs has refuted China's claim that the Philippines agreed not to construct on the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal as part of a 2024 temporary understanding, asserting no permission-seeking was involved.

The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs stated that a provisional understanding with China regarding rotation and resupply to BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal does not restrict Philippine sovereign rights.

Malacañang announced that President Marcos condemned the China Coast Guard's baton attack on a Filipino sailor during the latest incident near BRP Sierra Madre, asserting that Filipino personnel acted within their mandate and rights.

A Philippine Navy personnel who served aboard the BRP Sierra Madre, a sensitive military outpost in the South China Sea, is under investigation for alleged illegal drug use.

Espionage activities uncovered by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) included gathering information about troops in the BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal.