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Philippines Opens Coast Guard Base Amid South China Sea Tensions

4/10/2026

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The Philippines inaugurated a coast guard base on Thitu Island on April 9, 2026 to assert sovereignty in the South China Sea.
The facility will serve as a "steadfast sentinel" against Chinese patrols and boost morale for local residents.
Philippine officials reported recent incidents where Chinese forces allegedly fired flares at Filipino patrol aircraft, escalating tensions.
The command center will be led by a commodore.

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The Philippines inaugurated a coast guard base on Thitu Island on April 9, 2026 to assert sovereignty in the South China Sea.
The facility will serve as a "steadfast sentinel" against Chinese patrols and boost morale for local residents.
Philippine officials reported recent incidents where Chinese forces allegedly fired flares at Filipino patrol aircraft, escalating tensions.
The command center will be led by a commodore.