The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) holds the 'Alalayan Exercise 2023' with other branches of the armed forces on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, as part of government efforts to boost defense of the country's territories. The Philippines has been in a long-time dispute with China over islands which have been identified as being within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and despite an arbitral ruling upholding its sovereign right to use the marine resources in these areas.
PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) holds the 'Alalayan Exercise 2023' with other branches of the armed forces on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, as part of government efforts to boost defense of the country's territories. The Philippines has been in a long-time dispute with China over islands which have been identified as being within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and despite an arbitral ruling upholding its sovereign right to use the marine resources in these areas.
PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) holds the 'Alalayan Exercise 2023' with other branches of the armed forces on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, as part of government efforts to boost defense of the country's territories. The Philippines has been in a long-time dispute with China over islands which have been identified as being within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and despite an arbitral ruling upholding its sovereign right to use the marine resources in these areas.
PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) holds the 'Alalayan Exercise 2023' with other branches of the armed forces on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, as part of government efforts to boost defense of the country's territories. The Philippines has been in a long-time dispute with China over islands which have been identified as being within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and despite an arbitral ruling upholding its sovereign right to use the marine resources in these areas.
PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN