MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Navy (PN) improved the operational readiness of its warships and marine units, making it more capable of conducting operations in the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

In an interview Friday, PN spokesman Commander John Percie Alcos said this capability was needed for the naval service to effectively perform its mandate under the Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC).

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