MANILA, Philippines — Saying that the military does not “tolerate incursions” in the country’s waters, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Cirilito Sobejana on Wednesday said he ordered the deployment of more naval assets in the West Philippine Sea, where some Chinese ships have recently been spotted.
“I directed the Philippine Navy to deploy additional naval assets to the West Philippine Sea to increase our visibility and ensure the security and safety of our fishermen, [and] of course, our marine resources and integrity of our territory,” Sobejana said during his confirmation hearing at the Senate.
“We do not tolerate incursions in our territorial wate…
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