Philippine Coast Guard raises flag in West Philippine sea amid Chinese presence to mark Independence Day from activity selection Watch Video
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Description: Flag-raising activity is a normal occurrence onboard Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ships but the one carried out on Wednesday, June 12, proved to be more significant than any other day.<br/><br/>Rendering their snappiest salute, Filipino coast guardians onboard the 97-meter BRP Teresa Magbanua, the biggest vessel of the PCG, raised the Philippine flag on the fateful day in commemoration of the 126th Philippine Independence Day.<br/><br/>The flag-raising activity occurred in the vicinity of Escoda (Sabina) Shoal, about 75 nautical miles from the coast of mainland Palawan, with a dozen Chinese ships sailing nearby.<br/><br/>READ MORE: https://mb.com.ph/2024/6/12/126th-philippine-independence-day-ang-mamatay-nang-dahil-sa-yo