Amid rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea, Filipino fishermen, Coast Guard, and Navy personnel risk everything to defend their waters and way of life. Through the harrowing journey of fisherman Arnel Satam, pursued by the China Coast Guard near Scarborough Shoal the film unveils the daily dangers faced at sea. With rare access to front line officers, it captures their quiet heroism, personal sacrifice, and unwavering duty. At its heart is a remarkable alliance: fishermen and Coast Guard risking their lives together to deliver food and aid. Visually stunning and deeply moving, this is a story of resilience, unity, and the fight for freedom.
Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine Sea is a 2025 Philippine documentary film. Directed by Baby Ruth Villarama under Voyage Studios, the film covers the plight of Filipino fishermen, navy, and coast guard personnel in the contested South China Sea, despite China’s obstruction of their activities.
Originally set to be released in March 2025 as part of Puregold‘s CinePanalo Film Festival in Quezon City, the film was withdrawn from the event. Its subject matter was seen as the reason for its withdrawal from Puregold’s film festival. It was later released on June 30, 2025, in Auckland as part of the DocEdge Festival in New Zealand. The film was subject to overseas censorship attempts by the government of the People’s Republic of China.
The film has had limited theatrical screenings in the Philippines since July 27, 2025, and was presented in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.[
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