Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday he was prepared to send his military ships in the South China Sea to "stake a claim" over oil and mineral resources in the disputed part of the strategic waterway.

Philippines' Duterte says he will send navy ships in South China Sea to assert claim over resources

Philippines Navy Chief Giovanni Carlo J. Bacordo has expressed gratitude to the Indian Navy for its "invaluable assistance" for helping out one of its navy ship after a fire broke out in engine room which injured two Philippines navy personnel.

Philippines Navy Chief expresses gratitude to Indian Navy Chief for repairing ship damaged by fire

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Philippines' Duterte says he will send navy ships in South China Sea to assert claim over resources

Philippines Navy Chief expresses gratitude to Indian Navy Chief for repairing ship damaged by fire