MANILA -- The Philippine Coast Guard has begun its latest exercises with counterparts from Japan and the U.S. as a new administration in Manila looks to build up its ability to patrol troubled South China Sea waters.
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Two Philippine Coast Guard vessels conduct a towing drill on Oct. 28. (Photo by Yuichi Shiga)
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