Current breaking news, posted to Facebook by reporters on a civilian Philippine vessel commissioned to resupply the Marine contingent at Second Thomas Shoal:

Philippine vessel attempted resupply, was obstructed and ordered out of the area by Chinese Coast Guard. Philippine vessel was able to evade by crossing over a section of the shoal that was too shallow for the larger Chinese vessel to pass, and successfully reached destination.

That remains unconfirmed. If true, Filipinos will be amused and Chinese annoyed. Of course the Philippine vessel has to return, and the Chinese may attempt to stop or seize it on the way. More will be known as events progress.