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Manila Bulletin
|August 06 2025
Five loud explosions that triggered panic among residents in Palawan were connected to a rocket launch conducted by China, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) confirmed Tuesday, Aug. 5.
The series of explosions described as “booming sounds” was heard by residents in eastern Palawan on Monday night, Aug. 4. A visible condensation trail was also observed in the sky by the residents, consistent with rocket exhaust or propulsion.
PCG spokesperson for West Philippine Sea (WPS), Commodore Jay Tarriela said all of these aligned with a previously issued public advisory regarding a scheduled launch from China.
“This activity corresponds to the scheduled launch of China's Long March 12 rocket, as detailed in the PCG's prior advisory to the public,” Tarriela said.
This story is from the August 06 2025 edition of Manila Bulletin.
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