Envoy says US, PH military officials planning fresh large-scale exercises

In her speech during the commissioning ceremony of two Philippine Navy patrol vessels, Carlson said the meeting is part of the annual Mutual Defense Board and Security Engagement Board activity.

The White House said the meeting would build on US President Joe Biden and Harris’ meetings with Marcos in Washington in May 2023 and the Vice President’s visit to the Philippines in November 2022. She noted that amid China’s aggression in the South China Sea, Manila and Washington have committed to upholding rules-based order and deterring actions that will undermine peace and stability in the region.

The US diplomat stressed that it symbolized America’s continued support for the Philippine Navy, which is on the frontline of defending the country’s sovereign rights in the South China Sea, particularly over the West Philippine Sea. Previously named USS Monsoon and USS Chinook, Valentin Diaz and Ladislao Diwa used to patrol the waters of the Arabian Gulf in support of operations in the Middle East, including Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.

“This is to me irresponsible behavior on the part of the Chinese Coast Guard and I think that the world knows who is in the right here so it does need much more saying or talking about. The world has reacted before to the water cannoning,” he added.

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