MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! ATIN ITO MAKES WAVES WITH FIRST SEA CONCERT DEEP IN THE WPS

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Pag-asa Island, West Philippine Sea — The Atin Ito Coalition proudly announces the successful completion of the first-ever sea concert held in the West Philippine Sea, marking another historic milestone in its ongoing civilian missions. Through innovative and peaceful means, the coalition continues to normalize civilian activities in the area, asserting the Philippines’ sovereign rights and territorial integrity.

“Mission accomplished! This is a moment of triumph not just for our mission, but for every Filipino who dreams of peace and justice in our seas. We made history today by holding the very first sea concert deep in the West Philippine Sea, just two nautical miles from Pag-asa Island. Despite being shadowed by Chinese marine vessels, we stood our ground. Our artists sang not just to entertain, but to resist, to unite, and to inspire,” said Rafaela “Paeng” David, Atin Ito co-convenor and president of Akbayan Party.

“This concert is more than a musical event. It is a reminder that art, music, and culture are potent tools of resistance. Through music, we forged solidarity across nations and declared to the world that our seas must be zones of peace, not arenas of conflict,” David added.

“Flotilla of Filipino fishing boats”

As the M/V Kapitan Felix Oca, carrying Atin Ito volunteers and artists, approached Pag-asa Island, it was warmly greeted by a flotilla of small Filipino fishing boats in a show of unity and solidarity. Due to rainfall, the concert was held inside the vessel, on the bridge overlooking Pag-asa Island, with artists delivering their music amid the tense shadowing presence of Chinese vessels.

The sea concert featured powerful performances from Filipino rap collective Morobeats, South Korean pop group I:Mond, P-pop sensation Hori7on, and regional artists Kai Mata (Indonesia) and Viona (Malaysia). The event served as the culminating cultural highlight of Atin Ito’s third civilian mission to the West Philippine Sea, following a sunset send-off concert held days earlier near El Nido, Palawan.

“Flag day”

To mark this year’s National Flag Day, Atin Ito also held a symbolic flag-raising ceremony on board the ship, honouring the Philippine flag just a short distance from Pag-asa Island. The moment served as a solemn and patriotic assertion of the nation’s presence in its own waters.

“Supplies to fisherfolk”

Beyond the cultural component, the civilian mission also delivered vital support to fisherfolk stationed in Pag-asa. “We successfully distributed 22 containers of fuel, 10 liters each, to our fishermen. This may seem small, but in these contested waters, every drop is a declaration of support, and every delivery is an act of courage,” David said.

For his part, Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement (PRRM) President and Atin Ito co-convenor Edicio Dela Torre expressed deep gratitude to the volunteers, artists, crew, and co-organizers who made the mission possible. “Humahanga kami sa dedikasyon at tapang ng bawat isa. We knew the challenges when we set sail, but we moved forward because we believe that our cause is just. Together, we showed that even against powerful forces, the collective will of the Filipino people is stronger.”

Formed in 2023, Atin Ito is a broad civil society coalition composed of organizations such as the Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement (PRRM), Akbayan Party, PAKISAMA, the New Masinloc Fishermen Association, PKSK, Akbayan Youth, and the Student Council Alliance of the Philippines (SCAP), among others. The coalition is widely recognized for organizing the only direct civilian-led resupply missions to the West Philippine Sea—first near Ayungin Shoal in December 2023, and later near Panatag Shoal in May 2024. 

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