The BRP Miguel Malvar, an 80-year-old World War II ship, sank unexpectedly before it could be used as a live-fire target in the U.S.-Philippine Balikatan drills.
Originally set to be sunk off Zambales, rough seas and the vessel's age caused it to go under prematurely.
The Malvar held historical value as a former U.S. Navy ship that once hunted Japanese submarines.
Although the target drill was canceled, joint military exercises continued near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, highlighting growing U.S.-Philippine cooperation in deterring China's presence in the South China Sea.
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