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House reaffirms support for PCG, AFP modernization amid WPS incident
The House of Representatives, led by Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, has reaffirmed its commitment to support the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) following recent incidents in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
Romualdez stated that the House pledges full cooperation in the legislative process to ensure the timely implementation of measures aimed at strengthening the PCG and modernizing the AFP.
This initiative aims to bolster the country's defense posture and uphold national sovereignty and interests in the WPS.
The Speaker expressed the House's unity in supporting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s resolve to enhance defense capabilities.
Recent events in the WPS include Chinese ships being sighted within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
One such incident involved a collision between a PCG vessel and a China Coast Guard craft during an AFP resupply mission in the WPS, which resulted in damage to the PCG vessel.
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. affirmed the government's commitment to defending Philippine maritime territory and supporting Filipino fisherfolk amidst escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. stated that a recent collision between Philippine and Chinese vessels in the South China Sea does not yet warrant invoking the Mutual Defense Treaty with the US.
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported that its vessel BRP Sindangan sustained minor damage after a collision with a China Coast Guard (CCG) ship during a resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal.
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