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AFP: 7th multilateral WPS exercise a success
The Philippines, United States, and Canada have concluded the 7th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) in the West Philippine Sea, demonstrating a commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
Naval forces attached to the Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM), specifically the Naval Forces Northern Luzon (NFNL), joined the drills as the participating Philippine unit.
The exercise, conducted within the Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) Joint Operational Area, focused on enhancing coordination and interoperability.
The AFP deployed the BRP Andres Bonifacio (PS-17) and a Beechcraft King Air patrol aircraft, while Canada contributed the HMCS Ottawa (FFH-341), and the US was involved in planning and monitoring.
Despite the presence of three Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy gray ships, an oceanographic surveillance ship, and a helicopter, the MMCA proceeded as planned without interference.
Lt. Gen. Fernyl G. Buca, NOLCOM chief, stated that the participation reinforces their commitment to protecting maritime territory, securing sovereign rights, and promoting regional stability with allies.
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