The Philippines, United States and France on Thursday conducted a multilateral maritime exercise on the West Philippine Sea as part of this year’s Balikatan Exercise.“As we speak, nagse-set sail na po yung mga barko natin , from here sa Puerto Princesa,” Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Western Command spokesperson Captain Ariel Coloma told reporters.
Departing from Palawan are the Philippine Navy’s BRP Ramon Alcaraz, an offshore patrol vessel and BRP Davao del Sur, a Landing Platform Dock; the Marine Nationale frigate FS Vendémiaire; and US Navy amphibious warfare ship USS Harpers Ferry were among the participating warships, according to Coloma.“They have lined training activities. In fact, upon reaching eastern coast ng Palawan, mag-uumpisa na sila ng kanilang mga division tactics, officer of watch maneuvers,” Coloma said.
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