As of Saturday, at least 28 Chinese vessels are still spotted within the West Philippine Sea, AFP Chief Lt Gen Cirilito Sobejana tells DZBB, citing military reports.
Six are from the Chinese Coast Guard, two are maritime militias and 20 are fishing boats | @davidyusantos
Six are from the Chinese Coast Guard, two are maritime militias and 20 are fishing boats | @davidyusantos
@davidyusantos In a separate interview, AFP chief Sobejana said there are 2 Chinese Coast Guard vessels near Pagasa Island, 1 near Ayungin Shoal and 3 in Scarborough Shoal (Bajo de Masinloc). 2 PH Navy ships, 2 PH Coast Guard vessels and 5 BFAR vessels are also patrolling WPS | @davidyusantos
@davidyusantos Following the phone conversation of PH and US defense secretaries, AFP chief Lt Gen Cirilito Sobejana confirms the resumption of Balikatan exercises.
The scaled-down wargames start Monday, with about 1,700 Filipino and American troops participating | @davidyusantos
The scaled-down wargames start Monday, with about 1,700 Filipino and American troops participating | @davidyusantos
https://twitter.com/cnnphilippines/status/1381149419030990849
@davidyusantos The annual Balikatan exercises were suspended last year due to COVID-19 restrictions, and the PH-initiated abrogation of the Visiting Forces Agreement. AFP chief Sobejana said this year's wargames will be smaller than usual, with some drills to be held virtually | @davidyusantos
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