Philippines Monitors 'Worrisome' Russian Submarine in South China Sea

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos expressed concern over the presence of a Russian attack submarine near the country's coast in the disputed South China Sea, describing it as 'very worrisome.' The submarine, identified as UFA 490, was spotted 148 kilometers west of Cape Calavite. The Philippine military dispatched a plane and warship to the area, but the submarine's crew claimed they were waiting for better weather to proceed to Vladivostok. Despite the incident, the Philippine Navy stated it was not alarming, though the submarine's advanced missile capabilities were noted.