MANILA, Philippines – The Western Command vowed that it will not abandon Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Reef) in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) even as China maintained its presence there.

“As far as the Wescom is concerned we are continuously monitoring our good friends in that area with what is available with my command and we provide the reports to the national leadership for their appreciation,” Wescom chief Lieutenant General Rustico Guerrero told reporters in an interview after a command conference at Camp Aguinaldo on Thursday.

“Rest assured that we will not leave Ayungin,” he added.

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