Camille Naredo

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Jessie Cruzat

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1765705264138viber_image_2025-12-13_17-57-45-815.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Photo courtesy of WESCOM" width="960"/>Photo courtesy of WESCOM</div>MANILA -- The Philippine Navy has implemented precautionary measures following the confirmed launch of China’s Long March 12 rocket, after authorities identified a potential debris drop zone within Philippine waters.In a statement, the Philippine Navy said the Western Naval Command (WNC) immediately initiated close monitoring operations and sustained coordination with partner agencies to maintain situational awareness. Naval surface and air assets, along with medical teams and disaster response personnel, were placed on alert while safety protocols were strictly enforced.“As of this time, no casualties or damage have been reported in our area of operations of Western Naval Command (Palawan area) and Islands),” the statement reads. <div><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/12/6/chinese-rocket-debris-expected-near-palawan-coast-1804">Chinese rocket debris expected near Palawan coast</a></div>“Though a loud explosion-like sound was heard in Puerto Princesa City. Monitoring stations near Tubbataha have also reported no unusual sightings.”Maritime and aerial surveillance will continue during the post-launch phase, with the Western Naval Command remaining on heightened alert to ensure the safety of coastal and maritime communities. The Philippine Navy also advised the public to avoid touching any suspected rocket debris and to immediately report any sightings to local authorities.The Philippine Space Agency on Thursday confirmed the launch of the said rocket and warned of possible falling debris within Philippine archipelagic waters. The Long March 12 rocket was launched from the Hainan International Commercial Launch Center in Wenchang, Hainan, People’s Republic of China, at around 7 a.m. Philippine Standard Time on Dec. 12, 2025.PhilSA said debris from the rocket launch was projected to have fallen within an identified drop zone approximately 23 nautical miles from Puerto Princesa and 21 nautical miles from the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park.<div><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/11/15/ph-navy-recovers-suspected-chinese-rocket-debris-off-tubbataha-reef-0001"> PH Navy recovers suspected Chinese rocket debris off Tubbataha Reef </a></div>

The Philippine Navy has implemented precautionary measures following the confirmed launch of China’s Long March 12 rocket, after authorities identified a potential debris drop zone within Philippine waters.

The Philippine Navy has implemented precautionary measures following the confirmed launch of China’s Long March 12 rocket, after authorities identified a potential debris drop zone within Philippine waters.

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‘No damage reported’: Philippine Navy on alert after Chinese rocket launch

Jessie Cruzat,

ABS-CBN News

Published December 14, 2025 05:45 PM PHT

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