Marcos says govt plans to acquire Philippines' first-ever submarine

The Philippines is an archipelago with one of the world’s longest coastlines. It also faces territorial disputes with its neighbours. - AP

MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Friday (May 26) said his administration is planning to acquire the Philippines’ first-ever submarine in an apparent bid to catch up with Southeast Asian neighbours.

For now, however, Marcos said the government is working to bolster the country’s anti-submarine capabilities.