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AFP hoists flag on occupied Batanes islet
Topic Started: May 1 2016, 01:29 AM (492 Views)
MSantor
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I'm placing this article in this section because although the Batanes are to the north of Luzon, it can still be argued they are part of the West Philippine Sea since other nations also consider part of that area the South China Sea.

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AFP hoists Phl flag in unoccupied Batanes islet
By Jaime Laude (The Philippine Star) | Updated May 1, 2016 - 12:00am

ITBAYAT, Batanes, Philippines – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) yesterday hoisted the Philippine flag in one of the five unoccupied islets here to support the local government’s call for help to transform the islet into a resting place and shelter area for Filipino fishermen.

The AFP’s Northern Luzon Command (Nolcom) hoisted the flag during a flag raising ceremony at Y’ami Island’s Hill 200, capping a three-day maritime domain awareness activity.

The maritime awareness activities were held amidst growing tensions caused by China’s excessive claims in the disputed areas in the South China Sea and west Philippine Sea, including Philippine territory.


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Edited by MSantor, May 1 2016, 01:51 AM.
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