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MANILA, Philippines — A Filipino soldier deployed to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal had to be evacuated Thursday, October 8, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said in a statement. The soldier, whose identity was not disclosed, “requires immediate medical attention due to a prior medical condition,” according to the military. His medical evacuation — via a rubber boat from the BRP Sierra Madre to a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel — was ongoing as of Thursday evening. “The personnel has received initial medical management and remains under observation while arrangements for his emergency evacuation…
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