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<p>The Philippines conducted its first Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) in the West Philippine Sea on Sunday (April 7, 2024).</p><p>This was achieved together with the United States&#x27; Indo-Pacific Command, Australian Defense Force, and Japan Self-Defense Forces, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).</p><p>The joint exercises were held within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone and was participated by naval vessels and aircraft from the four countries.</p><p>&quot;The MMCA demonstrated the participating countries’ commitment to strengthen regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific through interoperability exercises in the maritime domain. It will also contribute greatly to the AFP&#x27;s capability development,&quot; AFP&#x27;s statement read.</p><p>Several exercises were performed, including communication exercises, division tactics, and a photo exercise, which were &quot;designed to enhance the different forces&#x27; abilities to work together effectively in maritime scenarios.&quot;</p><div><a class="fr-strong fr-green" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/world/2024/4/7/china-conducts-combat-patrols-as-us-holds-drills-with-allies-in-disputed-waters-2220">READ: China conducts &#x27;combat patrols&#x27; as US holds drills with allies in disputed waters</a></div><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/6/ph-australia-japan-us-to-hold-maritime-exercise-in-west-philippine-sea-1143">READ: PH, Australia, Japan, US to hold maritime exercise in West Philippine Sea</a></div>

<p>The Philippines conducted its first Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) in the West Philippine Sea on Sunday (April 7, 2024).</p>

The Philippines conducted its first Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) in the West Philippine Sea on Sunday (April 7, 2024).

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PH conducts first maritime cooperative activity in WPS with US, Australia, Japan

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Published Apr 08, 2024 02:00 AM PHT

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