Palace: Only foreign warships need PH gov’t clearance

MANILA, Philippines - Only foreign warships are required to secure a clearance from the government before passing through Philippine territorial waters, Malacaang said Monday.   Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made the clarification after announcing last week that "all foreign vessels passing our territorial waters must notify and get clearance from the proper government authority well in advance of the actual passage."   READ: PH to act in 'unfriendly manner' vs unauthorized passage of foreign vessels He said he talked to President Rodrigo Duterte who made the clarification.   "It's okay for merchant vessels not to inform us because they are m...

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