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This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. Senator Robin Padilla during the Senate hearing on the present situatiom at the West Philippine Sea, on September 12, 2023. Senators Robin Padilla and Ronald dela Rosa wrongly assert that the China Coast Guard is a civilian force. Padilla's main point: the US should not be in the West Philippine Sea. MANILA, Philippines – An incredulous Senator Robinhood Padilla on Tuesday, September 12, could barely believe what he was hearing from officials of the Department of National Defense (DND), and Philippine Coast Guard...