PCG sends BRP Teresa Magbanua for trilateral maritime exercise with US, Japan

On Friday, June 6, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) held a send-off ceremony for the BRP Teresa Magbanua at Pier 13, South Harbor, Port Area, Manila ahead of its participation in the second trilateral maritime exercise with the United States and Japan from June 16 to 19 off Kagoshima City waters.

The BRP Teresa Magbanua will undergo maintenance and repair from June 12 to 15 before joining the maritime exercises, which include facility tours, vessel visits, exercise meetings, and capacity-building activities.

During the exercise, PCG personnel will observe best practices in vessel management and latest technology from Japan Coast Guard (JCG) as well as law enforcement skills from US Coast Guard (USCG).

The trilateral maritime exercise aims to strengthen cooperation and diplomatic relations between the three coast guards, aligning with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to promote capacity-building initiatives that foster mutual trust and understanding.

PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Latorilla Gavan highlighted that the exercises will include search and rescue drills, communications exercises, and maritime law enforcement training.