THE Philippine Coast Guard on Tuesday defended the presence of United States (US) Navy aircraft during the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) resupply mission in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), saying this boosted the morale of Filipinos - both civilians and troops - in the area.
Commodore Jay Tarriela, Philippine Coast Guard spokesman, made the remark as some sectors questioned the US aircraft's presence during the September 8 resupply mission.During a chance interview at the Senate where he and other PCG officials attended a hearing on the WPS, Tarriela was asked whether the US Navy aircraft's presence during that time would further escalate tension between the Philippines and China.'I have to be very honest about it.
PCG Commandant Admiral Artemio Abu said they look forward to collaborating with the Senate in refining proposed bills that will 'ultimately bolster our national defense and safeguard our sovereign interests in these critical waters.
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