Ronnie Gavan’s 40-Vessel PCG Buildup Shocks China In Philippine Waters

Ronnie Gavan’s 40-Vessel PCG Buildup Shocks China In Philippine Waters The Philippine Coast Guard is preparing for a major fleet expansion with 40 fast patrol boats from French shipbuilder OCEA and five large vessels from Japan. Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan confirmed the first deliveries are expected in late 2026. The new assets aim to strengthen Manila’s maritime patrols, protect sovereign rights, and respond to rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea. Global Front provides original news reporting, research, analysis, commentary, scripting, editing, and presentation. This video may contain footage, images, or other materials licensed from Agence France-Presse (AFP) and other authorized sources. Such content is incorporated into original editorial coverage and transformed through reporting, analysis, context, narration, and editing. All editorial decisions, opinions, and analysis are solely those of Global Front. #GlobalFront#PhilippineCoastGuard #RonnieGavan #WestPhilippineSea #ChinaTensions #PCGModernization #PhilippinesDefense #OCEAPatrolBoats #SouthChinaSea