A submarine drone suspected to be from China was recovered in waters off Masbate, police said Thursday, warning of "potential national security implications".

Officials said the drone was not armed, but the police report listed "potential national security implications" as one significance of its recovery.

A suspected Chinese submarine drone was recovered in waters near the central Philippines, authorities said Thursday (January 02). While the drone was unarmed, the discovery raises concerns over “potential national security implications,