MANILA, Philippines- Nakikita ng Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) ang pag-igting ng maritime cooperative activities (MCAs) sa United States sa kargdagang assets at training scenarios na inaasahan sa hinahanarap.
“Moving forward, we plan to elevate these activities by incorporating more advanced training scenarios, expanding participation to include additional assets,” pahayag ni AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla nitong Lunes.
Dagdag niya, ang pagsasanay ay mahalagang bahagi ng defense cooperation ng bansa at patuloy na paghuhusayin.
“This will strengthen our collective ability to address evolving security challenges and maintain peace and stability in the region,” giit ni Padilla.
Pinahuhusay ng MCAs sa US military ang abilidad ng bansa na depensahan ang maritime territory at sovereign rights sa West Philippine Sea (WPS), dagdag niya.
“As part of our longstanding defense partnership, this activity plays a crucial role in strengthening our cooperation, contributing to regional peace and stability. Our primary focus is to promote a rules-based order in the maritime domain and ensure the peace and security of the region,” giit ni Padilla.
Nagsagawa ang naval at air units mula sa Pilipinas at United States na MCA sa WPS nitong weekend. RNT/SA
