The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States Pacific Command conducted the 16th Bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity in the West Philippine Sea on October 14, strengthening maritime interoperability and operational coordination between the two forces.

The Philippines deployed the Philippine Navy’s BRP Miguel Malvar with AW109 helicopter, and Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Melchora Aquino. The United States on the other hand deployed USS Warrior. Participating forces conducted passing honors and photo exercise during the one-day activity.

The latest MCA underscores the Philippines and the United States’ continued commitment to strengthening defense cooperation, enhancing maritime capabilities, and supporting a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific. AFP Public Affairs Office