The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will begin on Monday (June 21) its week-long counterterrorism and anti-piracy exercises in Mindanao waters as it builds up its sea-borne operation capabilities. The exercises were the second in more than two months for the Coast Guard through its Task Force Pagsasanay after it earlier held maritime training exercises in the West Philippine Sea. The training was joined by eight ships, including four vessels from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). A training scenario would have the Coast Guard challenge Chinese militia vessels in the WPS.

Acosta, R. (2021, June 21). PCG drills vs terrorism, piracy open in south seas. Business Mirror, pp. A12, A2.