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ALL CLEAR. Philippine navy ships are joined by the USS Harpers Ferry, and the French Navy’s FS Vendemiaire on joint patrol in the West Philippine Sea as part of the Balikatan 2024 military exercises. Inset photo shows Philippine Navy officers at the bridge of BRP Ramon Alcaraz. AFPSeven in 10 Filipinos believe the government should form an alliance with other countries in defending the country’s territorial and economic rights in the West Philippine Sea, a Social Weather Station survey showed.
The Philippines launched several joint patrols in the WPS with the United States, Australia, Japan, and France since late last year in wake of China’s repetitive aggressive and coercive actions in the area. He said the results of a separate Pulse Asia survey also show that 51 percent of Filipinos believe there is a need to reinforce alliance and elevate partnerships by conducting joint patrols and military exercises.
“We call on our friends, allies, and partners, who also value the rule of law to join us in our fight, and the Philippine government to reinforce cooperation and elevate partnerships by conducting more joint patrols and military exercises in the West Philippine Sea,” he added.
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