President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Friday that the two newly-commissioned gunboats will be used to patrol the West Philippine Sea and respond to disasters. | JEMendozaINQ
“Oh yes. Lahat ‘yan ginagamit talaga natin pang patrolya, hindi lamang sa West Philippine Sea kung hindi pagka dun sa civil defense,” Marcos said in an ambush interview at the Philippine Navy headquarters when asked if the gunboats will be used to patrol the WPS.The Chief Executive attended the celebration of the Philippine Navy’s 125th anniversary and
– which were procured from Israel for P10 billion – that were named BRP Gener Tinangag and BRP Domingo Deluana, after Medal of Valor awardees Corporal Gener Tinangag and Sergeant Domingo Deluana who were killed in action.
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