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AFP, U.S. Armed Forces Open Exercise Balikatan 41-2026, Marking the Most Expansive Iteration in History
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States Armed Forces officially opened the 41st iteration of Exercise Balikatan in a ceremony held today, here, marking the start of the most expansive engagement in the exercise’s history.
AFP, US, Australia Sustain Joint Maritime Presence in West Philippine Sea
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- In its continued pursuit of strengthening maritime defense capabilities, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), in partnership with the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) and the Australian Defence Force (ADF), conducted a Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) from April 9 to 12, 2026, in the West Philippine Sea.
AFP Chief of Staff Emphasizes ASEAN Unity at Maritime Security Symposium
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- Emphasizing the importance of ASEAN unity in addressing evolving maritime challenges, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Romeo S Brawner Jr. took part in the Maritime Security Symposium 2026 on April 10, held here under the theme “Maritime Security in Southeast Asia: Navigating Continuity and Change Through ASEAN.”
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