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00:05Ice Martinez here delivering you the nation's biggest development.
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00:12Our top story tonight, the armed forces of the Philippines or AFP is pulling out all the stops and monitoring
00:19Scarborough Shoal
00:20to ensure no illegal reclamation takes root in the West Philippine Sea.
00:24According to the Philippine Navy spokesperson Rear Admiral Roy Vicente Trinidad, the military is using every tool in the toolbox,
00:31deploying sea, land, air and even space-based sensors alongside regular patrols.
00:38So far, authorities have seen only Chinese buoys and tow lines blocking the shoal's entrance with no signs of construction
00:45activity.
00:46The AFP says it can quickly send aircraft or naval vessels to verify any suspicious developments at a moment's notice.
00:53Chinese naval and coast guard ships as well as reported communication interference near their vessels and artificial islands remain under
01:01close watch.
01:03The Department of Social Welfare and Development is going the extra mile as it prepares to host the 2026 ASEAN
01:10Social Cultural Community Council meetings
01:12at the Peninsula of Manila from March 2 to 6.
01:15Beyond the four corners of the meeting rooms, the Philippines will roll out heritage and gastronomic tours to give ASEAN
01:21delegates a taste of the country's culture, cuisine, and tourism jams.
01:26Filipino talent will also take center stage during welcome and gila dinners featuring choirs and local performers to showcase the
01:33nation's world-class artistry.
01:35With the meetings coinciding with Ramadan, the DSWD has also arranged prayer rooms and special meal schedules,
01:42leaving nothing to chance in respecting cultural sensitivities.
01:48Join us at you tomorrow evening for another round of stories here and abroad breaking at the hour.
01:53And always remember to stay connected by catching the news right here.
01:57This has been Ais Martinez wishing you all a cool and restful evening and thank you for watching PTV News
02:03Now.
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