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 | | Philippine troops are currently stationed in only nine areas in Kalayaan: the island of Pag-asa (also known as Thitu), the reefs Rizal (Commodore) and Ayungin (LT 57), and the islets Parola (Northeast Cay), Lawak (Nanshan), Panata (Lankiam Cay), Kota (Loaita), Likas (West York) and Patag (Flat). |
 | | Due to "funding problems," the Navy cannot afford to deploy regular troops, according to Capt. Roger Flora, chief of staff of the Naval Forces West, which is based in Puerto Princesa City. |
 | | Kalayaan Mayor Rosendo Mantes, a former commanding officer of the Pag-asa naval station, has agreed to help the Navy hire CAFGUs for posting in the areas claimed by other Asian countries. |
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