PCG and AFP officials share latest developments in WPS on May 29

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Philippine Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil L. Gavan, Armed Forces of the Philippines Spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla, and AFP Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad participate in a forum on the latest developments in the West Philippine Sea during Kapihan sa Manila Prince on May 29, 2026, moderated by former Senator Joey Lina and former Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr.   The officials provided updates on the Philippines’ diplomatic, military, and maritime responses amid continuing tensions in the contested waters. They also discussed ongoing efforts to protect Filipino fishermen and uphold the country’s sovereign rights and maritime interests. The forum underscored the government’s commitment to addressing regional security challenges while promoting peace, stability, and adherence to international law in the West Philippine Sea. (via Mark Balmores | MB)   READ: https://mb.com.ph/2026/05/29/pcg-afp-shifting-to-new-defense-strategies-tech-upgrades-to-guard-west-ph-sea    Join this channel to get access to perks:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5664f6TkaeHgwBly50DWZQ/join   Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin   Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin  Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin   #ManilaBulletinOnline  #ManilaBulletin  #LatestNews

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00:00Pull out of the U.S. bases.

00:01And I promised for the retention of the U.S. bases.

00:04Ayun, yun, yun.

00:06Eh, kaya nung nag-pull out?

00:07For the regular janitor.

00:09Hindi tama ako.

00:09O.

00:10Kaya nagkantambak yun.

00:11Sa ating EDC.

00:13And then, may coercive actions.

00:15Hindi pa ICON at down noon.

00:17May mga rabbing incidents.

00:19May reclamation.

00:20Yung artificial islands.

00:22Recessive actions.

00:23Again, our maritime issue mentality is

00:26coastline before AFP may be moved.

00:28And may deceptive messaging sila.

00:31Tuging na loob ng illegal and coercive action.

00:35May mensahe sila pinapalabas na tayo ang mali.

00:37Tayo ang nangyumasok sa kabila.

00:39The latest surveys that came out.

00:41And our future, sir, hindi po ito laban

00:44na tayo lang sa henerasyon natin, sir.

00:46Sasaluhin pa ito ng ating saling lahit.

00:49So our future generation should know

00:50kung ano po ang usapin tungkol dito.

00:53So lahat po yan, ito po yung mga pinapatupad natin sa ngayon, sir.

00:58So.

00:59So.

01:06So.

01:08So.

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