The National Task Force-West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) will discuss possible responses to the more than 100 Chinese vessels spotted in the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief General Andres Centino said Friday.
“The AFP is a part of the task force na nandyan din ang Coast Guard. These things will be discussed with NTF-WPS. Doon napag-uusapan ito on what respective roles ng iba-ibang agencies will perform,” he said in an ambush interview.
Coast Guard spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela said these vessels were Chinese Maritime Militia vessels, a People's Liberation Army Navy corvette, and two China Coast Guard vessels. GMA News Online had sought comment from the Chinese Embassy in Manila, but they had yet to respond as of posting time.littoral live fire exercises
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