PH Coast Guard deploys second biggest ship to patrol Benham Rise

By Franco Jose C. Baroña

Mar 04, 2024 1:48 pm

MANILA, Philippines: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) deployed on Monday its second largest and most modern vessel for a two-week mission in Batanes and Benham Rise following reports of Chinese presence in the area.

PCG Spokesman Rear Admiral Armando Balilo said BRP Gabriela Silang will patrol the vicinity waters to conduct maritime domain awareness, intensify Coast Guard presence in Northern Luzon and monitor local fishermen.

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