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BRP Gregorio del Pilar docks at Davao City after its visit to Singapore on Thursday. Angelo Caballero, ABS-CBN News

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<p>Three Chinese warships were spotted as four Philippine and US Navy vessels, along with the Philippine Coast Guard’s Gabriela Silang, conducted division tactics northwest of Bolinao, Pangasinan, on Saturday, April 26.</p>

Three Chinese warships were spotted as four Philippine and US Navy vessels, along with the Philippine Coast Guard’s Gabriela Silang, conducted division tactics northwest of Bolinao, Pangasinan, on Saturday, April 26.

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3 Chinese warships seen as PH,US conduct drills in North Luzon waters

Jessie Cruzat,

ABS-CBN News

Published April 26, 2025 05:02 PM PHT

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