CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—The Philippine Navy’s BRP Andres Bonifacio and a C-90 aircraft, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Murasame-class destroyer JS Samidare, and the U.S. Navy’s P-8A Poseidon participate in the 5th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) on December 6, 2024, within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone. The activity included communications checks, Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE), pre-sail conference, Photo Exercise (PHOTOEX), and Division Tactics (DIVTACS), showcasing enhanced interoperability and a shared commitment to maintaining regional peace and stability.
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—The combined armed and defense forces of Japan, the Philippines, and the United States successfully conducted the 5th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) on December 6, 2024, within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The activity underscored the collective commitment of the three nations to strengthen regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) together with Australia, Japan and the United States conducted a pre-sail conference aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's (JMSDF) JS Samidare (DD106) at Pier 15, Manila, on December 4, 2024, as part of the 5th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA).
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—Thirty-six newly promoted generals and flag officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) took their oath before President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on December 4 at the Malacañan Palace, reiterating their sworn allegiance to the Constitution.
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City— The Commission on Appointments confirmed the ad interim appointments and nominations of 15 senior military officers on December 4, in Pasay City, underscoring the professional development within the leadership of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
