“The vessel's departure from an area where the Chinese Coast Guard has been illegally present prompted Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan to deploy the PCG's 97-meter vessel, BRP Teresa Magbanua,” he ...

PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan praised the Teresa Magbanua crew for their commitment to President Marcos’ directive of maintaining vigilance while avoiding any escalation. The PCG ...

In response, PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan dispatched the BRP Cabra, a helicopter and a Caravan aircraft to confirm the sighting and assert the Philippines’ territorial rights.