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'Atin Ito' stages Pag-asa mission with jetski flag ride, island concert

Published Apr 27, 2026 01:08 pm
Atin Ito Coalition officials and partners present details of the group’s fourth civilian mission to the West Philippine Sea during a press conference on April 27, 2026, at the Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement (PRRM) Penthouse, 56 Mother Ignacia St., Quezon City. From left: Khylla Meneses of Akbayan Youth; Ret. Rear Admiral Rommel Jude Ong; Rafaela “Paeng” David, Atin Ito Co-convenor; Rep. Dadah Ismula of Akbayan Party-list; and Morobeats artist. (Photo courtesy of Atin Ito Coalition official Facebook page)
Atin Ito Coalition officials and partners present details of the group’s fourth civilian mission to the West Philippine Sea during a press conference on April 27, 2026, at the Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement (PRRM) Penthouse, 56 Mother Ignacia St., Quezon City. From left: Khylla Meneses of Akbayan Youth; Ret. Rear Admiral Rommel Jude Ong; Rafaela “Paeng” David, Atin Ito Co-convenor; Rep. Dadah Ismula of Akbayan Party-list; and Morobeats artist. (Photo courtesy of Atin Ito Coalition official Facebook page)
Atin Ito Coalition will stage its fourth civilian mission to the West Philippine Sea from April 30 to May 5, 2026, highlighted by a jetski flag ride and a solidarity concert on Pag-asa Island under its “Balik-Pag-asa” initiative.
In a press conference on Monday, April 27, Atin Ito said the mission will expand its humanitarian and civic engagement efforts in the West Philippine Sea through supply distribution, cultural activities, and sustained civilian presence near Pag-asa Island.
The coalition said the initiative builds on three earlier civilian-led supply missions aimed at promoting peaceful presence, solidarity, and continued support for Filipino communities in the area.
At the center of the mission is a “Patriotic Jetski Flag Ride” near Pag-asa Island, where participants will wave Philippine flags as a peaceful assertion of presence in the West Philippine Sea.
Akbayan Party-list Rep. Dadah Kiram Ismula will lead the jetski activity with Atin Ito youth volunteers, describing it as a symbolic civilian expression of peaceful advocacy in the area.
“I will be joining Atin Ito volunteers in a jetski ride near Pag-asa Island, carrying our Philippine flag with pride in the West Philippine Sea. This is a promise of peaceful presence that many Filipinos have long hoped to see fulfilled,” Ismula said.
She added that the initiative responds to what she described as an unfulfilled promise of a jetski ride in the West Philippine Sea, turning it into a civilian-led symbolic demonstration of support for the country’s maritime claims.
Another key highlight of the mission is a first-ever island concert in Pag-asa Island featuring Filipino rap collective Morobeats.
The activity will also include the distribution of essential supplies, including fuel and logistical support for island residents.
Atin Ito Civilian Mission Commander Rafaela David said the initiative reflects a growing and sustained civilian movement in West Philippine Sea advocacy.
“This mission shows that civilian engagement is not episodic, it is sustained, organized, and growing,” David said.
Atin Ito co-convenor and Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement President Edicio de la Torre said the mission underscores long-term solidarity with island communities facing daily maritime challenges.
“This is about building long-term solidarity with island communities who live at the frontline of our maritime reality and face everyday challenges at sea,” de la Torre said.
The MV Kapitan Felix Oca, a 5,000 GWT vessel, will serve as the main ship of the mission, carrying more than 200 participants.
It will be supported by the vessel ML Chowee for additional supply delivery and logistical operations.

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