PH flag raised at Philippine Rise

National flag raised over Philippine Rise

CAMP AQUINO, Tarlac City – The Armed Forces Northern Luzon Command raised the Philippine flag over Talampas ng Pilipinas (Philippine Rise) to reinforce the country’s sovereign rights over the undersea feature in the Philippine Sea on Sunday, May 18.**media[13068]**SOLDIERS salute as the national flag is raised over the Philippine Rise on Sunday, May 18.The activity was conducted aboard BRP Emilio Jacinto (PS35) by the Northern Luzon Naval Comman…

PH flag raised at Philippine Rise

THE Northern Luzon Command (Nolcom) on Saturday hoisted the Philippine flag at the Talampas ng Pilipinas or Philippine Rise to reaffirm the country's sovereignty in the eastern frontier. Nolcom commander Lt. Gen. Fernyl Buca said the hoisting of the flag was part of commemorative activities marking the eighth anniversary of the renaming of the rise. The two-day event began on May 16 with a send-off ceremony for the BRP Emilio Jacinto at the Soil…