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flag Philippines and US hold joint maritime exercises in South China Sea to enhance defense ties.

flag The Philippines and the US conducted their first joint maritime exercises involving coast guard and naval units in the disputed South China Sea. flag The drills, taking place off Palawan and Occidental Mindoro, included communication and search-and-rescue exercises. flag This marks the second such activity this year and the sixth since 2023. flag The exercises aim to modernize Philippine capabilities and bolster defense ties, amid strained relations with China over sovereignty disputes in the crucial trade route.

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