Russian submarine surfaces in the West Philippine Sea

The sighting of the submarine, which occurred on November 28, has been confirmed by the Philippine Navy. The vessel was reportedly spotted about 80 nautical miles west of Cape Calavite in Occidental Mindoro.

The submarine has been identified as the Russian Kilo-class diesel-electric submarine Ufa.

The Philippine Navy has been monitoring the submarine's movements and has sent a warship and an aircraft to the area to keep an eye on it.

The sighting of the submarine has raised concerns among Philippine officials, who are worried about the potential for conflict in the region.

"Any intrusion into the West Philippine Sea, of our EEZ, of our baselines, is very worrisome," Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said.

The presence of the submarine in the West Philippine Sea comes at a time of heightened tensions between the Philippines and China over the disputed Spratly Islands.

China claims sovereignty over the Spratly Islands, but the Philippines and several other countries also have claims to the archipelago.

The sighting of the Russian submarine has also raised concerns about the potential for Russia to become more involved in the South China Sea dispute.

Russia has been increasingly active in the region in recent years, and has been conducting joint naval exercises with China.

The presence of the Russian submarine in the West Philippine Sea is a reminder of the complex and volatile nature of the South China Sea dispute.

The dispute is likely to continue to be a source of tension in the region for years to come.