WIRE โ€” MANILA, Philippines โ€” The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) monitored 48 Chinese coast guard and navy vessels in the West Philippine Sea in July, as Beijing continued to maintain its presence in waters within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ). AFP spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad (Reserve) said

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