INQToday: AFP investigating reported discovery of underwater drone in Bohol
Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:
PCG: BRP Cabra takes over to challenge CCG vessels near Zambales coast
Another Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel replaced BRP Suluan (MRRV-4406) and took over patrolling the vicinity waters near the Zambales coast, where a Chinese vessel was illegally operating.
In a report on Wednesday night, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela said BRP Cabra continued the agency’s monitoring efforts and challenged the illegal presence of the China Coast Guard (CCG).
AFP investigating reported discovery of underwater drone in Bohol
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is looking into the reported discovery of an underwater drone in the waters of Bohol.
The AFP issued the statement after videos of a silver and red drone floating near a fisherman’s boat in Bohol circulated online.
Rubio affirms ‘ironclad’ US commitment to Philippines
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday the United States under President Donald Trump remained committed to the Philippines’ defense as tensions simmer with Beijing in the South China Sea.
In a call with his Philippine counterpart Enrique Manalo, Rubio “underscored the United States’ ironclad commitments to the Philippines under our Mutual Defense Treaty,” State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said.
DFA confirms release of 17 Filipino seafarers held hostage in Yemen
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed on Thursday the release from captivity in Yemen of 17 Filipino seafarers.
It added that the agency is now working on their immediate repatriation to Manila.
