Two buoys in WPS previously reported as removed still in place

MANILA, Philippines --- The two navigational buoys at Balagtas Reef and at Julian Felipe Reef in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) remain intact, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) confirmed on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, the PCG deployed a Cessna Caravan 2081 plane in Palawan to carry out a maritime domain awareness flight, according to the PCG spokesperson for WPS affairs, Commo. Jay Tarriela. "Following the operation, it was confirmed that the two navigational buoys in Balagtas Reef (Irving) and Julian Felipe Reef (Whitsun) which had been previously reported as removed, are still in their original positions," Tarriela said in a statement. "The PCG's successful mission in Palaw...

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