GeopoliticsProtected Philippines sends cutters to protect fish fleet By ANI - December 5, 2024 0 374 Cutter BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702) on Dec. 1, 2024. Philippine Coast Guard Photo The Philippine Coast Guard deployed two patrol vessels to protect Philippine fishermen at Iroquois Reef following reports of harassment from a Chinese Navy helicopter at the disputed South China Sea maritime feature, US Naval Institute News reports. Please Login to view this content. (Not a member? Join Today!)