Underwater drone spotted off Bohol; AFP starts investigation

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Underwater drone spotted off Bohol; AFP starts investigation
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An underwater drone or glider was spotted floating in waters off Bohol.According to a report on "Saksi," the video showing the glider was posted on the Philippines Defense Forces Forum Facebook page.The Philippine Navy confirmed that it received a report of a glider colored silver and red.The fisherman did not retrieve the glider out of fear.Before this, five other underwater drones were discovered in other parts of the country.

"All appropriate AFP units and forces, particularly the Naval Forces Central, are actively coordinating and working together to gather details and ascertain the nature of this incident," the AFP said in a statement.The AFP said it did not have the equipment to conduct a forensic investigation.

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