Manila Bulletin
Gibo: Expect follow up to PH-US joint patrol in WPS; more countries eager to join
The Philippines and the United States military have concluded joint maritime and air patrols in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) aimed at strengthening interoperability and asserting sovereign rights.
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. described the patrols as successful and announced that more are planned, with potential participation from allied countries like Japan, South Korea, and Canada.
Teodoro emphasized that these patrols are within the Philippines' rights and jurisdiction according to international law, stating that China is the one causing issues.
The initial joint patrol, held from November 21 to 23, involved naval vessels and aircraft from both nations.
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. expressed confidence that the collaboration will foster a more secure and stable environment.
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