The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday said it has strengthened and increased its presence and operations in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) as directed by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
The Philippine Coast Guard on Friday said it has strengthened and increased its presence and operations in the West Philippine Sea as directed by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
BRP Magbanua crew boarded Filipino fishing boats in the waters in and around the KIG to advise Filipino fishermen and crew to radio PCG or Armed Forces of the Philippines shore units in the area for any needed assistance, it added. “As the PCG steadily strengthens and increases its Maritime Patrol, Search and Rescue, and Law Enforcement operations in the WPS, it remains firmly committed to safeguarding Philippine interests and rights within the bounds of international law and conventions,” it added.between the Chinese coast guard and the PCG in Ayungin Shoal.
Over a week of operations of BRP Magbanua, the PCG said they encountered a Vietnamese-flagged fishing vessel in the waters off Recto Bank engaged in long-line fishing operations.
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