Manila, May 1 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday assured the public that the "Atin Ito" Coalition's fourth civilian mission to Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) will have safe passage as the military will be providing maritime domain awareness and coordination.

"The AFP remains committed to its constitutional mandate of protecting our sovereignty and ensuring the safety of all Filipinos within our territory. While this is a civilian-led endeavor, we provide our full support through maritime domain awareness and coordination to ensure a safe passage," AFP spokesperson for the WPS reservist Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad said in a statement to the Philippine News Agency.

Trinidad acknowledged "Atin Ito...