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PH, Japan, U.S., Reaffirm Multilateral Maritime Cooperation in West Philippine Sea
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), in partnership with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), concluded the 11th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) held from September 12 to 13, 2025 in the West Philippine Sea. The joint activity took place in the waters off Magalawa Island, Palauig to Silanguin Island, San Antonio, Zambales.
This marks the second MMCA conducted in September, following the successful completion of the 10th iteration on September 3, 2025. These continuous engagements underscore the sustained commitment of the three nations to enhancing maritime cooperation, promoting regional security, and supporting a rules-based international order in the Indo-Pacific.
Photos by SSg Amagan PA and PO3 Gonzales PN / PAOAFP, SN2 Panganiban PN (NDC), LT REFORBA PN, and JMSDF JS Osumi