Despite the continuous intimidation of Chinese vessels, maritime patrols were sustained by the Armed Forces of the Philippines in the WPS to defend and ensure the country’s sovereign rights although it would not field additional ships to boost their force
Despite the continuous intimidation of Chinese vessels, maritime patrols were sustained by the Armed Forces of the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea to defend and ensure the country’s sovereign rights although it would not field additional ships to boost their force.This was bared by the AFP’s Western Command on Wednesday, Feb. 15, more than a week after a China Coast Guard vessel directed a military-grade laser light towards a Philippine Coast Guard vessel in Ayungin Shoal, WPS.
Coloma explained that the WesCom would not field additional patrol ships in the WPS since they are optimizing the assets that are allocated in all areas of operation by the Palawan-based unit. WesCom is the AFP’s unit that supervises all the military operations in Palawan, including the WPS. However, the military’s limited assets prove to be a challenge to their capability to guard every inch of the vast area.
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