THE Philippine Army (PA) Aviation Regiment conducted maritime air patrols across key areas in Mindanao to commemorate the ninth anniversary of the 2016 United Nations Arbitral Tribunal ruling, which favored the Philippines in its maritime dispute with China over the West Philippine Sea.
In a statement, the PA said the patrol mission on July 12 to 13 was carried out by the Regiment’s Special Mission Aviation Company, covering the archipelagic waters and territorial seas off the Zamboanga Peninsula, Maguindanao del Norte, and the islands of Basilan and Sulu.
The latest operation follows a series of similar missions by the regiment.
Ahead of the country’s 127th Independence Day last month, the unit flew patrols over the waters off Aurora, Isabela, and Cagayan provinces, including areas within the Philippine Rise inside the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone.
Editor’s Note: This is an updated article. Originally posted with the headline “Army Aviators conduct aerial patrols over Mindanao”
