THE Armed Forces of Philippines (AFP) will maintain its presence in the South China Sea (West Philippine Sea) despite its non-participation in naval drills, Chief of Staff Gilbert Gapay said.
Gapay gave the assurance in a television interview on Friday night after President Rodrigo Duterte ordered a suspension of the exercises except in areas within the country’s 12-mile zone.
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