CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) carried out a maritime patrol and conducted ground activities in Likas Island, one of the Philippine-occupied features in the West Philippine Sea, on June 5, as part of its continuing efforts to assert sovereign rights and demonstrate enduring presence in the area.
The visit to Likas featured a ship-to-shore operation, direct engagements with deployed personnel, and interviews with troops on the ground. Beyond their operational function, these activities served to reaffirm the AFP’s support for its front-line units, boost troop morale, and demonstrate the Philippines’ sustained and visible presence in the area.
Likas is one of the Philippine-occupied features in the West Philippine Sea and plays a key role in maintaining maritime situational awareness and supporting national defense objectives in the region.
Through these engagements, the AFP reaffirmed its commitment to the morale and welfare of its troops stationed in remote areas and highlighted the strategic significance of continued operations in the KIG.///
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