AFP: 3rd PH-US Maritime Cooperative Activity in WPS Successful

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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States Indo-Pacific Command (Indopacom) completed a five-day maritime cooperative activity (MCA) near...

AFP: 3rd PH-US maritime cooperative activity in WPS successful

NAVAL FORMATION. The United States Coast Guard Cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL-757) and the Philippine Coast Guard’s BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702) sail in formation as seen from BRP Antonio Luna (FFG-15) during the recent bilateral maritime cooperative activity in the waters of Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal). Other naval and air units came from the AFP and the US Indo-Pacific Command. (Photo courtesy of the Northern Luzon Naval Command) MANIL…

PH, US troops boost interoperability in joint maritime drills

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) conducted a bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) with the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) in the vicinity of Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea from May 26 to 30.

Philippine, U.S. forces conduct Maritime Cooperative Activity

The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United States Coast Guard conducted a Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone, May 26-30, 2026.