AFP chief visits Palawan troops after China's water cannon attack

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief-of-Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. visited Western Command headquarters in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on Thursday.

The visit came after a water cannon attack by Chinese vessels against Philippine Coast Guard personnel at Ayungin Shoal over the weekend.

During his visit, Gen. Brawner received a briefing from Wescom chief Vice Admiral Carlos about recent developments in the West Philippine Sea, including the August 5 incident involving Chinese vessels.

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