"Last week, the coast guards of the #Philippines, #Japan and the #UnitedStates got together in the shimmering blue waters off the coast of #Mariveles in #Bataan for joint exercises, the first-ever drill held by the three countries. The weeklong event, dubbed #Kaagapay (standing side by side), included three vessels from the Philippines and one each from the US and Japan." #Kaagpay2023 #PHCoastguard

Threesome: Philippines, Japan and the US
https://www.rappler.com/plus-membership-program/threesome-philippines-japan-us-joint-exercise/

"The China Coast Guard (CCG) ship with bow No. 5205 illuminated a green light twice toward the #BRPMalapascua, causing temporary blindness to crew members on duty at the bridge or main command center at past 6 p.m. as the ship reached 19.5 kilometers (10 nautical miles) from the shoal, the PCG said."

#China harasses Philippine Coast Guard vessel with #laser | #philippines #PHCoastGuard #AyunginShoal #WestPhilippineSea | Global News
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/210843/china-harasses-philippine-coast-guard-vessel?utm_source=gallery&utm_medium=direct

Over the years, Japan has played an active role in bolstering the Philippine Coast Guard’s capabilities, supplying at least 10 ships to the armed service. Today, the vessels are used to patrol Philippine waters, including those in the #WestPhilippineSea.

#Marcos wants #VFA with #Japan ‘if it will protect PH #fishermen, maritime territory’ | #PHCoastGuard #SouthChinaSea
https://www.rappler.com/nation/marcos-wants-military-access-deal-with-japan-protect-philippine-fishermen-maritime-territory/