The Philippines will upgrade outposts in waters off its coast and acquire more ships, its military chief said Monday, as the country seeks to push back against China's growing assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea.

Armed Forces chief General Romeo Brawner said the country will develop "the islands and other features" it held.

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