Suspected rocket debris washes ashore in Palawan -- PCG

A suspected piece of rocket debris was found along the coastline of Sitio Taburo on Bisucay Island in Cuyo, Palawan on Wednesday morning, the Coast Guard Station Eastern Palawan said.

In a statement, the Coast Guard said it received the report at around 6:46 a.m., prompting the immediate deployment of a Quick Response Team (QRT).

“The object was recovered with the assistance of local barangay officials and is now secured at Coast Guard Station Eastern Palawan,” it said.

The Coast Guard added that the Maritime Safety Law Enforcement Group–Palawan (MARSLEG-PAL) will conduct a technical assessment to determine the origin and nature of the recovered object.

“The Philippine Coast Guard assures the public that appropriate safety measures are in place while the investigation is ongoing,” it said.— MCG, GMA News