Joint Task Force-West (JTFW) Surface, Ground, and Air Components carried out an Amphibious Landing Rehearsal in the vicinity of Brooke’s Point, Palawan on 02 May 2025. This activity was executed in preparation for the upcoming Amphibious Assault scheduled at Malaking Ilog, Balabac, Palawan on 04 May 2025, under Exercise Balikatan 40-2025.
The operation forms part of the Maritime Key Terrain Security Operations (MKTSO), a critical component of Balikatan focused on securing strategically important coastal and littoral areas.
By practicing in the unique geography of Palawan, forces gain operational familiarity with vital terrain in the region, reinforcing collective defense capabilities.
