The sun sets over the South China Sea as it is seen onboard Philippine Coast Guard BRP Malabrigo while on patrol and resupply missions to Philippine-occupied areas on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

A fishing boat passes by a setting sun in the Sulu Sea, as seen onboard Philippine Coast Guard BRP Malabrigo while it heads to Philippine-occupied areas at nearby South China Sea on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Philippine Coast Guard Apprentice Gladys Jane Dosdos, turning 27, blows the candle placed on eggs which served as a cake onboard the BRP Malabrigo during it’s patrol and resupply mission to Philippine-occupied areas in the South China Sea on Saturday, April 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Philippine Coast Guard Apprentice Gladys Jane Dosdos, left, hugs Petty Officer 2 Reggie Lobusta as they celebrate Dosdos’ birthday onboard the BRP Malabrigo during it’s patrol and resupply mission to Philippine-occupied areas in the South China Sea on Saturday, April 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)