President Rodrigo Duterte calls the acquisition of more aircraft for the Philippine Coast Guard 'very urgent,' citing the need to uphold territorial integrity and improve maritime safety and security.
"very urgent," citing the need to uphold territorial integrity and improve maritime safety and security. — President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday ordered the acquisition of three more aircraft for the Philippine Coast Guard , citing the need to fortify maritime security and improve search and rescue operations.
"What is very urgent for you, 'yung eroplano mo na 'yung Cessna, kulang 'yun, 'yung isa," Duterte said, addressing the PCG."I'm ordering Secretary Tugade to buy mga tatlong eroplano pa, so apat, okay na 'yan." In his speech, the President noted that the coast guard has been expanding its presence in the West Philippine Sea"to safeguard" Filipino fishermen's livelihood amid the long-standing maritime dispute with China.
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