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| BRP Tubbataha is a Japanese built Patrol Boat of the Philippines Coast Guard (Image: File Photo) |
Philippines is set to receive 27 boats from Japan that will be used to run after criminals and threat groups in the country’s southern borders such as narco-traffickers, smugglers, and the Abu Sayyaf Group, said Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III.
“Our government’s acquisition of these patrol vessels and high-speed boats would give a big boost to our Coast Guard’s capabilities in securing our waters,” said Dominguez.
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