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AFP notes rise in maritime cooperative activities with defense partners amid tensions in West PH Sea
The Philippine Navy is increasing maritime cooperative activities (MCAs) with allied nations as part of the Department of National Defense's defense diplomacy efforts.
Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, confirmed that more MCAs are being planned.
Data from the AFP shows a significant increase in MCAs, from only two in 2023 to at least nine in 2024, and ten so far in 2025.
The Philippines has already conducted MCAs this year with allies including the United States, Australia, Canada, and Japan.
Trinidad noted a decrease in coercive and aggressive actions by the China Coast Guard and the People's Liberation Army Navy during scheduled MCAs.
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