Philippines says China coast guard seized food dropped by plane for Filipino forces in disputed sea. The Chinese coast guard seized one of four food packs dropped by a plane for Filipino navy personnel at a territorial outpost in the South China Sea, according to Philippine military chief Gen. Romeo Brawner. The Chinese personnel suspected the packages contained construction materials, but after discovering food, they dumped the items into the sea. The incident occurred at Second Thomas Shoal, where the Philippines maintains a grounded navy ship. Tensions have escalated between the two countries over territorial disputes in the region.