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Philippine Coast Guard faces funding cuts amid South China Sea expansion

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The Philippine Coast Guard is facing significant funding challenges despite an expanding role in the South China Sea. Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan stated that the agency is operating at nearly 90% capacity, but budget constraints threaten its ability to maintain its current fleet and operations. While the coastguard has requested increased funding for new vessels and personnel, key allocations for patrols and ship maintenance are slated for cuts in the proposed 2027 budget. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Raissa Robles ·

    Philippine coastguard battles funding cuts amid bigger South China Sea role

    The Philippines is preparing to give its coastguard more responsibilities in the contested South China Sea even as the agency faces a more basic problem: whether it has enough ships, aircraft and personnel to carry them out. The proposed overhaul comes as the coastguard is being …

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