Naval Exercises Held in Manila Bay, Bataan

Naval exercises held in Manila Bay, Bataan

(UPDATE) THE Philippines and the United States have completed naval exercises in Manila Bay and the waters off Mariveles, Bataan, aimed at strengthening maritime security and interoperability between their forces.In a statement on Saturday, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said the exercise, dubbed Bilateral MCA 26-3.1, involved the United States Indo-Pacific Command and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).“The activity was aimed at enhanc…

PH, US hold bilateral maritime activity in Manila, Bataan

PH, US hold bilateral maritime activity in Manila, Bataan

PH, US complete maritime drills off Bataan, Manila Bay

By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora JOINT MARITIME ACTIVITY. The USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) (foreground) and the BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301) sail in formation during a photo exercise held in Manila and Bataan, as part of the Bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity 26-3.1 on Friday (March 20, 2026). The US 7th Fleet said the drills were conducted consistent with international law and with due regard to the safety, navigational rights, and freedoms of all na…

U.S. 7th Fleet flagship, Philippine forces conduct Maritime Cooperative Activity

The combined forces of the Philippines and the United States conducted a Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone, March 20, 2026. This activity demonstrated a collective commitment to strengthening regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.