A YouTube video fails to mention that the sinking of BRP Lake Caliraya, decommissioned by the Philippine Navy in 2020, was part of a sinking activity for the annual military exercises
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The YouTube video bearing the claim was posted on May 8, 2024, by a channel with 253,000 subscribers. As of writing, it has 33,000 views, 904 likes, and 180 comments.The bottom line:maritime drills.
, Chinese Coast Guard vessels even blasted water cannons at a Philippine Coast Guard ship en route to Bajo de Masinloc west of Zambales.FACT CHECK: Spanish frigate Cristóbal Colón not in PH for maritime cooperation activities Kyle Marcelino is a graduate of Rappler’s fact-checking mentorship program. This fact check was reviewed by a member of Rappler’s research team and a senior editor. Learn more about Rappler’s fact-checking mentorship program
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