Philippines, US Forces Conduct Maritime Cooperative Activity in West Philippine Sea
Philippine and US naval units conducted a maritime cooperative activity in the West Philippine Sea, reaffirming their joint commitment to enhancing regional cooperation and maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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