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Army plans Palawan deployment to bolster West PH Sea defense
The plan supports the military’s archipelagic defense strategy and includes missile acquisition proposals submitted to the Department of National Defense.
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine Army said on Tuesday it is planning to deploy a unit in Palawan to support the military’s defense of the West Philippine Sea. Army chief Lt. Gen. Donald Gumiran said the proposed deployment remained in the planning stage, with the Army coordinating with the Philippine Navy, Philippine Air Force and the Armed