(Manila Composite Electric) The Philippines and the United States and the United States were patrolled the South China Sea again on Wednesday (January 3).This is a similar action after the Philippine Army in late November last year in the South China Sea in late November last year.
The Philippine Armed Forces issued a statement on Wednesday (January 3) saying: "The two -day joint operations include crossing, communications and cross -ship deck driving, joint patrol, ship duty deployment, and fixed -wing aircraft flight drillsWait. "
The Chief of Staff of the Philippine Armed Forces, Blauna, said that the second joint operation was a significant leap for the Philippine Alliance and collaboration."It also shows the progress of the Philippine Army in defense capabilities and the development of global first -class troops."
The Philippines and China have sovereignty disputes in the South China Sea. The Philippines has frequently interacted with the US military in this controversial sea area, causing dissatisfaction in China.China and the Philippine ships have recently frictions in the South China Sea recently, which has also made the situation nervous.
The former Philippine President Duterte came to power in 2016 and announced that he would stop and patrol the United States to patrol the South China Sea.EssenceThe Philippines and the United States had a three -day joint air and sea patrol in the South China Sea from November 21st to 23rd, 2023. It was the first joint patrol of the United States and Philippines seven years after seven years.
