Manila, July 16 -- Units from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) conducted their eighth bilateral maritime cooperative activity (MCA) on Wednesday.
The training activity took place at the strategic waters of Palauig, Zambales to Cabra Island, Occidental Mindoro, AFP chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said in a statement.
"These maritime engagements demonstrate our commitment to maintaining a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific. The eighth bilateral MCA reinforces both countries' shared commitment to upholding international law, freedom of navigation, and regional stability," Brawner said.
Participating Philippine Navy assets included the guided missile frigate BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06), an ...