FOR the first time, the Philippines will hold maritime exercises this week with two of its closest allies — the United States and Japan. READ HERE:
The trilateral exercises will be conducted off Mariveles, Bataan from June 1 to 7, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Monday.The PCG will deploy BRP Melchora Aquino , BRP Gabriela Silang , BRP Boracay and one 44-meter multi-role response vessel for the activity.On the other hand, the US Coast Guard will dispatch its third Legend-class cutter the USCGC Stratton while Japan's Coast Guard will send Akitsushima .
The PCG said the trilateral maritime exercises aim to strengthen interoperability through communication exercises, maneuvering drills, maritime law enforcement training, search-and-rescue and passing exercises.Coast Guard personnel who will participate in the week-long event will 'handle' a scenario involving a suspected vessel involved in piracy, the PCG said.
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