The Philippine military may be barred from joining naval drills in the South China Sea, but the new chief of staff said the country has increased presence in its territorial waters.
Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief Lt. Gen. Gilbert Gapay said Friday that President Rodrigo Duterte’s “temporary suspension” of the country’s participation in joint military exercises in contested waters “doesn’t mean we are backing down on our claim."
But Duterte, who has nurtured friendship with China, agreed to shelve th arbitral ruling. He has repeatedly saidThe AFP fully supports its commander-in-chief. While the AFP will not resort to arms in line with national policy, it has improved its external defense capability through its modernization program, Gapay said.
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