Marcos to visit, confer Order of Lapulapu to injured personnel in WPS

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday will visit the two Philippine Navy personnel injured during an encounter with the Chinese Coast Guard in the West Philippine Sea, according to Palace press officer Claire Castro. Marcos will also personally confer the Order of Lapulapu on the personnel and provide financial aid of P100,000 each, the Palace official said during a briefing. READ: Marcos condemns China Coast Guard assault at Ayungin Shoal “President Marcos Jr. expresses gratitude for the remarkable heroism of the two soldiers and their courageous defense of Philippine waters,” she said. Marcos condemned the incident at Ayungin (Second […]...

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