Marcos calls sighting of Russian Attack Submarine in West Philippine Sea ‘Very Worrisome’

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed concern on Monday over the reported sighting of a Russian attack submarine in the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), calling any foreign vessel intrusion “worrisome.”

The Philippine Coast Guard confirmed the submarine was detected in waters west of Occidental Mindoro. “That’s very concerning.

Any intrusion in the West Philippine Sea or our EEZ is very worrisome,” Marcos said, speaking to reporters in Marikina.

He added that he would await further discussions with the military on the matter. The Philippine Navy has deployed assets to monitor the submarine’s movements but has yet to disclose further details regarding the vessel’s presence.

More updates are expected.