(UPDATES) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to remain vigilant amid the emerging regional threats, particularly in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

During his visit to the headquarters of the 11th Infantry Division in Camp Teodulfo Bautista in Jolo, Sulu, on Friday, the President said the government carried out organizational change, especially creating a task force with a maritime group and the navy to beef up the presence of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the police in the area.

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