Amidst the turbulent aftermath of the naval battle, Admiral Reyes, standing on the deck of the flagship, watched as the first rays of dawn illuminated the sea. The resounding victory had rekindled a spirit of determination within the Philippine Navy, but Admiral Reyes knew that the war was far from over.
"Prepare a reconnaissance squadron. We need to assess the extent of the damage inflicted on the retreating Japanese fleet," he ordered, his voice firm. The bridge crew immediately set in motion the preparations for the reconnaissance mission.
A sleek and agile E-2 Hawkeye, fitted with advanced radar systems and communication equipment, was readied for takeoff from one of the aircraft carriers. Lieutenant Maria Santos, the same pilot who led the Phantom II squadron during the night assault, took command of the reconnaissance mission.
