Philippines Deploys Warship to Palawan Island, Facing South China Sea
The deployment follows a string of stand-offs between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the disputed seaway.
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The deployment follows a string of stand-offs between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the disputed seaway.
The Philippine Fleet (PF) announced Tuesday it has deployed offshore patrol vessel BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS-16) to the operational area of Naval Forces Central (NFC) this September 18. Lt. Giovanni Badidles, PF spokesperson, said the Offshore Combat Force (OCF) under Commodore Edward Ike De Sagon ordered the deployment of the ship and its crew to
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